preview

Preview toolbox CLI outputs in text, powerline, and JSON formats.

Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ereferen/zellij-toolbox --skill preview-ereferen
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Skill: preview
Source: https://github.com/ereferen/zellij-toolbox/tree/main/.claude/skills/preview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ereferen/zellij-toolbox --skill preview-ereferen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Preview toolbox CLI outputs across multiple formats to help users verify and document results quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Preview in text, powerline, and JSON formats to validate layout and data representation.
  • Compare representations across formats to ensure consistency in tooling and output.
  • Ideal for onboarding, demos, or release notes that showcase how toolbox renders data.

Quick Start

Run the toolbox CLI in the desired formats to view previews.

Frequently Asked Questions about preview

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I preview CLI outputs in text, powerline, and JSON formats?

Previewing CLI outputs across text, powerline, and JSON formats involves running the toolbox in all supported representations to generate output snapshots. This validates data layout and rendering consistency before integrating results into tooling or documentation.

What is the best way to compare JSON and powerline representations of toolbox results?

Comparing JSON and powerline representations of toolbox results requires running the toolbox to generate previews in all supported formats. This lets you contrast data structure against visual layout to ensure output consistency across different rendering environments.

Do I need a release binary to generate CLI output previews?

Generating CLI output previews requires an existing release binary. The process verifies the binary is present and then executes the toolbox across all supported formats to produce the text, powerline, and JSON preview outputs.

How do I verify toolbox output consistency for release notes?

Verifying toolbox output consistency for release notes is done by generating multi-format previews across text, powerline, and JSON. Comparing these representations ensures data renders correctly and consistently before showcasing toolbox results in onboarding or demos.

Can I use this approach to validate powerline formatting in my CLI tool?

Validating powerline formatting in your CLI tool is supported by running the toolbox to generate a powerline preview. This renders the specific output format so you can visually inspect layout and data representation before integration.