shell

Executes user-provided text after /shell as a literal terminal command.

Updated Aug 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ferrarifankid04/ai-skills-public --skill shell-ferrarifankid04
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shell
Source: https://github.com/ferrarifankid04/ai-skills-public/tree/main/cursor/skills-cursor/shell
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ferrarifankid04/ai-skills-public --skill shell-ferrarifankid04

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When you explicitly want a command run verbatim in the terminal, conversational AI often rewrites, explains, or second-guesses it. This Skill guarantees that everything you type after /shell is executed exactly as written, without modification or unnecessary repository inspection. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Literal Command Execution: Treats all text following the /shell invocation as the exact shell command to run, with no rewriting or "improvements". - Minimal Overhead: Skips repository inspection unless the command itself requires repository context. - Concise Reporting: Runs the command first, then briefly reports exit status and any important stdout or stderr. - Use Case: You type "/shell git status --short" during a coding session and the command runs immediately in the terminal, returning the working tree status without the AI rephrasing or altering your command. ## Quick Start Invoke /shell followed by the exact terminal command you want executed, such as asking to run /shell ls -la to list the current directory contents.

Frequently Asked Questions about shell

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

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How do I run a shell command exactly as typed with an AI assistant?

Invoke /shell followed by the command text. The skill treats everything after the invocation as the literal command and executes it immediately with the terminal tool, without rewriting or explaining it first.

What happens if I invoke /shell with no command?

If you invoke /shell without any following text, the skill asks you which command to run instead of guessing or executing anything on its own.

Does the /shell command inspect my repository before running?

No. The skill skips repository inspection by default and only considers repository context when the command itself requires it, keeping execution fast and predictable.

Will the AI modify or improve my shell command before executing it?

No. The skill explicitly forbids rewriting, explaining, or improving the command. Your input after /shell is executed verbatim, and only the exit status and key output are reported afterward.

When should I avoid using /shell for terminal commands?

Avoid /shell when you want the AI to interpret a goal and construct the command itself, or when a command is destructive and you want review first. It is designed only for explicit, verbatim execution.