Build Java CLI tools with Crest annotations, interceptors, and loaders.
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Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: crest Source: https://github.com/tomitribe/claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/crest/skills/crest Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomitribe/claude-plugins --skill crest
Crest provides a structured approach to building Java command-line tools using annotation-driven commands, interceptors, and loaders, reducing boilerplate and ensuring a consistent developer and user experience.
Create a simple command class annotated with @Command and run it using Crest's builder to see the help output.
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To build a Java CLI tool using annotations, use the Crest framework to define commands with @Command and parse options with @Options, reducing boilerplate. Loaders and interceptors manage execution and validation for a consistent developer experience.
An annotation-driven command-line interface uses metadata to declare commands and options, reducing manual parsing code. You need it when building Java CLI tools that require consistent help output, multi-level command groups, and extensible validation without boilerplate.
Yes, you can group multiple commands using Crest's multi-level group support and add custom validation via @CrestInterceptor. This allows you to intercept command execution, integrate custom editors, and enforce validation rules within your Java CLI application.
No, the Crest Java CLI framework operates with no external dependencies. You can build and run command-line tools using its built-in Loader APIs, @Command annotations, and help output generation directly within your Java environment.
You generate help output for a Java command-line application by creating a command class annotated with @Command and running it using Crest's builder. The framework provides built-in help generation that automatically formats commands and options for the user.
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