huggingface-tool-builder

Create modular command-line utilities for interacting with the Hugging Face Hub API using curl and jq.

1|Updated Jul 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Tyler-R-Kendrick/slm-training --skill huggingface-tool-builder-tyler-r-kendrick
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Skill: huggingface-tool-builder
Source: https://github.com/Tyler-R-Kendrick/slm-training/tree/main/.agents/skills/huggingface-tool-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tyler-R-Kendrick/slm-training --skill huggingface-tool-builder-tyler-r-kendrick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq, python3, tsx, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the complexity of interacting with the Hugging Face API by providing a framework to build, chain, and automate reusable command-line tools for model and dataset management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Automation: Create custom shell, Python, or TypeScript scripts to fetch, filter, and process model metadata or dataset information.
  • Composable Pipelines: Build tools that support piping and chaining, allowing you to stream model IDs into enrichment scripts for batch processing.
  • Use Case: Quickly generate a list of the top 10 most downloaded models for a specific task and extract their license and pipeline tags into a clean JSON format for your research project.

Quick Start

Use the huggingface-tool-builder skill to create a script that fetches the top 5 trending models and saves their metadata to a file.

Frequently Asked Questions about huggingface-tool-builder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate fetching Hugging Face model metadata via the API?

You can automate fetching Hugging Face model metadata by building custom shell or Python scripts that use curl and jq to parse authenticated API responses into clean JSON formats.

Can I chain Hugging Face API scripts together for batch data processing?

Yes, you can build composable pipelines that support piping and chaining, allowing you to stream model IDs directly into enrichment scripts for automated batch data processing.

What dependencies do I need to run Hugging Face API automation scripts?

You need standard shell environments with curl, jq, python3, and tsx installed to process authenticated Hugging Face Hub API responses and execute the generated command-line utilities.

How do I extract Hugging Face dataset info and pipeline tags for research?

You can extract dataset info and pipeline tags by creating modular command-line utilities that fetch, filter, and process model metadata into a clean JSON format for research workflows.

What is the best way to list the top downloaded Hugging Face models for a specific task?

The best way to list top downloaded models for a specific task is using custom API automation scripts that fetch trending data and extract metadata like licenses and pipeline tags into a file.

Are there limitations when using shell scripts for Hugging Face Hub API interactions?

A limitation is that shell scripts require standard environments with curl and jq to properly process authenticated API responses, which may not suit non-Unix platforms without adaptation.