new-cli-skill

Generate standardized CLI-usage skill directories by mapping command surfaces and configuration formats.

1|Updated Jul 22, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #documentation #scaffolding #cli #developer-tools #agent-skills

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills --skill new-cli-skill

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: new-cli-skill
Source: https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills/tree/main/skills/new-cli-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills --skill new-cli-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the friction of onboarding to new command-line tools by automatically generating a structured, searchable, and documentation-backed skill unit for any CLI.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Research: It synthesizes documentation from canonical sources and local help output to create a comprehensive command surface map.
Standardized Structure: It enforces a consistent, high-quality output format including global flags, command hierarchies, and common workflows.
Use Case: If you need to integrate a new tool like 'just' or 'ripgrep' into your agentic workflow, this skill maps its entire command surface and config-file requirements into a ready-to-use skill directory.

Quick Start

Use the new-cli-skill to generate a skill for the just command-line tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about new-cli-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate CLI documentation for a new command-line tool?▼

To generate CLI documentation, this skill maps command surfaces and configuration formats by synthesizing canonical sources and local binary help output into a structured directory.

What is the best way to onboard an agent to a new CLI tool?▼

Onboarding an agent to a new CLI tool is best handled by generating a standardized skill directory that maps global flags, command hierarchies, and common workflows.

How do I create a structured skill directory for command-line tools?▼

You create a structured skill directory by orchestrating parallel research subagents that synthesize documentation and local help output, requiring Bash, Read, and Write capabilities.

Does generating a CLI-usage skill require any specific environment setup?▼

Generating a CLI-usage skill requires an environment with Bash, Read, and Write capabilities to construct the final skill structure within the repository.

Can I map command surfaces for tools like just or ripgrep?▼

Yes, you can map command surfaces for tools like just or ripgrep by synthesizing their documentation and local binary help output into a ready-to-use skill directory.

Why use an automated skill generator instead of manually writing CLI documentation?▼

Using an automated skill generator eliminates the friction of manually writing CLI documentation by enforcing a consistent, high-quality output format for command hierarchies and workflows.