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Execute user-provided shell commands and return exit status and output.

1|Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#safety#execution#terminal#commands#shell
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/masermediagroup-stack/CursorSkills --skill shell-masermediagroup-stack
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shell
Source: https://github.com/masermediagroup-stack/CursorSkills/tree/main/skills-bundle/skills-cursor/shell
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/masermediagroup-stack/CursorSkills --skill shell-masermediagroup-stack

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Running arbitrary shell commands inside a chat can be error-prone and unsafe. This skill ensures commands are executed only when explicitly requested via /shell, providing a controlled terminal execution context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Execute the literal shell command after /shell as-is, in a terminal environment.
  • Return the command's exit status and any stdout or stderr for quick verification.
  • Enforce explicit invocation to prevent accidental execution in chat flows.
  • Use Case: when you need to run quick diagnostic commands like pwd, ls, or git status directly from a chat session and get immediate results.

Quick Start

In a chat, invoke /shell followed by the command you want executed.

Frequently Asked Questions about shell

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I execute terminal commands directly within a chat session?▼

Running shell commands in chat requires explicit invocation using /shell before your command. This prevents accidental execution by enforcing a controlled terminal context, ensuring commands like pwd or ls are only run when deliberately requested.

Can I run ad-hoc diagnostic shell commands like git status and ls during a conversation?▼

Yes, you can run ad-hoc diagnostic commands like git status and ls by invoking /shell followed by the command. The skill executes the literal command in a terminal environment and returns the exit status along with any stdout or stderr output.

Does the shell execution modify or inspect repository commands before running them?▼

No, the shell execution performs no repository inspection or modification of the command. It executes the literal command exactly as provided after /shell, returning the raw exit status and terminal output for quick verification.

What is the safest way to run arbitrary shell commands without accidental execution?▼

Using explicit invocation via /shell is the safest way to run arbitrary shell commands without accidental execution. It ensures commands are only processed within a controlled terminal context when deliberately requested, returning exit status and output safely.

What output does the terminal command execution return after running a shell command?▼

Terminal command execution returns the exit status along with any stdout or stderr output generated by the command. This provides quick verification of the literal command executed as-is within the terminal environment after invoking /shell.

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