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create-cli

Design CLI command trees, arguments, help text, and output formats.

1|Updated Mar 6, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#flags#ux#command-line#subcommands#dry-run#spec-design
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Skill: create-cli
Source: https://github.com/isaaceliape/FASE/tree/main/skills/create-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/isaaceliape/FASE --skill create-cli-isaaceliape

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Design CLI surface area and UX specifications before implementing or refactoring to ensure consistency and discoverability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provide a complete blueprint: command tree, args/flags, subcommands, and help text.
  • Ensure predictable output formats, error handling, and config precedence.
  • Use case: designing a new CLI for internal tools or aligning multiple CLIs to a common standard.

Quick Start

Draft a compact CLI spec for a sample tool, including command tree, flags, and 3 example invocations.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a CLI interface before writing the implementation code?▼

To design a CLI interface before coding, you draft a specification blueprint covering the command tree, argument and flag definitions, subcommands, and help text. This establishes consistent UX and discoverability before implementation begins.

What is the best way to standardize command-line tool UX across multiple projects?▼

The best way to standardize command-line tool UX is to define a unified CLI specification enforcing predictable output formats, error handling, and configuration precedence. This aligns multiple tools to a common standard for consistent scriptability.

How do I structure command trees and subcommands for a new command-line tool?▼

Structure command trees and subcommands by mapping the complete CLI surface area within a specification. Define argument and option definitions, help text, and example invocations to ensure the command-line tool is discoverable and usable.

Does this CLI spec design approach handle configuration precedence and error handling?▼

Yes, this CLI spec design approach explicitly handles configuration precedence and error handling. The specification defines predictable output formats and error protocols to ensure robust scriptability across command-line tools.

When do I need a CLI specification versus just writing the command-line tool directly?▼

You need a CLI specification when creating new CLIs or refactoring existing tools to ensure consistency and discoverability. Drafting a spec prevents UX fragmentation across multiple command-line projects before committing to implementation.

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