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create-cli

Generate production-ready CLIs from OpenAPI specs with tests and authentication scaffolding.

2|Updated Mar 28, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#api#openapi#cli#mcp#codegen#generate
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npx skills add https://github.com/mateonunez/nucleo --skill create-cli-mateonunez
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Skill: create-cli
Source: https://github.com/mateonunez/nucleo/tree/main/.claude/skills/create-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mateonunez/nucleo --skill create-cli-mateonunez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scaffolds a production-ready CLI from any API by leveraging OpenAPI discovery or built-in profiles, generating commands, authentication scaffolding, tests, and MCP tooling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-generate a fully functional CLI from an API description
  • Pre-configured authentication scaffolding (OAuth2 PKCE, API keys, or basic)
  • Tests, MCP tooling, and build verification generated automatically
  • Flexible templating to adapt to different API patterns and forks
  • Use case: rapidly bootstrap a CLI to manage and automate API workflows across teams

Quick Start

Provide the API source (OpenAPI URL or built-in profile) and Claude will generate a ready-to-run CLI with commands, tests, and MCP tooling.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a CLI from an OpenAPI spec?▼

You can generate a CLI from an OpenAPI spec by providing the API URL or built-in profile, which automatically scaffolds commands, authentication, tests, and MCP tooling.

What is the best way to automate API workflows using a command-line interface?▼

Generating a production-ready CLI from API definitions automates API workflows by creating executable commands, pre-configured auth scaffolding, and MCP tooling for cross-team management.

Does CLI codegen support pre-configured authentication scaffolding?▼

Yes, CLI codegen supports pre-configured authentication scaffolding, automatically generating setup for OAuth2 PKCE, API keys, or basic auth methods.

Can I create MCP tooling automatically when generating a CLI from an API?▼

Yes, you can create MCP tooling automatically when generating a CLI from an API, as the end-to-end scaffolding process includes MCP tool creation alongside tests and build verification.

What kind of API definitions can I use to generate a CLI?▼

You can use OpenAPI specs or built-in profiles as API definitions to generate a ready-to-run CLI with flexible templating that adapts to different API patterns.

Do I need to manually write tests when scaffolding a CLI from an API?▼

No, you do not need to manually write tests when scaffolding a CLI from an API, because test scaffolding and build verification are generated automatically during the codegen process.

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