rtk-cli

Routes shell exploration and validation commands through RTK CLI to reduce token usage.

9|Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/simpletibr/simplicio-loop-marketing --skill rtk-cli-simpletibr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rtk-cli
Source: https://github.com/simpletibr/simplicio-loop-marketing/tree/main/.skills/rtk-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/simpletibr/simplicio-loop-marketing --skill rtk-cli-simpletibr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Shell-heavy tasks like git status, grep, find, and npm test produce verbose output that consumes large amounts of context tokens during repository exploration, leaving less room for actual reasoning and decision-making. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Command Routing: Maps common commands (cat, grep, find, git status/diff/log, npm test) to their RTK equivalents that return condensed output. - Clear Exclusion Rules: Keeps interactive prompts, streaming commands, verbatim evidence output, and piped commands on their original form so nothing breaks. - Graceful Fallback: If rtk is not on the PATH, the workflow continues with standard commands without blocking. - Use Case: When asked "where is function X?" or "show the branch status before committing", the agent runs rtk grep or rtk git status instead of the raw commands, getting decision-ready output at a fraction of the token cost. ## Quick Start Use the rtk-cli skill to inspect this repository's git status and search for a function without flooding the context with raw command output.

Frequently Asked Questions about rtk-cli

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

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How do I reduce token usage when exploring a repository with an AI agent?

Route shell commands through RTK CLI, which condenses verbose output from git, grep, find, and test runners into decision-ready summaries. The skill maps each standard command to its rtk equivalent, such as `rtk grep` or `rtk git status`.

What commands can be routed through RTK CLI?

RTK handles file reading (`rtk read`), pattern search (`rtk grep`), file finding (`rtk find`), git operations (`rtk git status`, `rtk git diff`, `rtk git log`), and test runs (`rtk npm test`). Each replaces the verbose standard command with condensed output.

When should I not use RTK for shell commands?

Avoid RTK for interactive prompts like `gh auth login`, continuous streaming like `tail -f`, output preserved as verbatim evidence such as stack traces or Playwright traces, and commands whose output feeds another process through pipes.

What happens if rtk is not installed on the system?

The workflow falls back to the standard command without blocking. No task depends on RTK, so a missing rtk binary simply means commands run in their original verbose form.

Does RTK change the output of git or test commands?

Yes, RTK condenses output to reduce token usage, which is suitable for technical decisions but not for preserving raw evidence. If verbatim output must be kept for a PR or issue, run the original command instead.