Enforce standardized conventions for bash, sh, and zsh scripts.
npx skills add https://github.com/eric-sabe/engsys --skill shell-scripting-eric-sabe
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: shell-scripting Source: https://github.com/eric-sabe/engsys/tree/main/stacks/lang/shell/skills/shell-scripting Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eric-sabe/engsys --skill shell-scripting-eric-sabe
Inconsistent shell scripts introduce bugs, security vulnerabilities, and maintenance overhead when multiple contributors write automation, testing, or Git hook scripts across the repository.
Use the shell-scripting skill to write a new bash script for your repo that validates required input parameters and parses a YAML config file with yq, following all defined conventions.
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Safe bash scripts require set -euo pipefail for error handling, parameter validation, safe variable expansion, and cleanup traps for temporary files. This prevents common shell bugs and security risks across development and automation workflows.
Parsing JSON and YAML in shell scripts is best handled using jq and yq respectively. This ensures reliable structured data parsing for configuration files and command output, replacing fragile ad-hoc grep and awk commands.
Shell scripts fail on command errors when using set -euo pipefail, which enforces strict error handling. This mechanism stops execution immediately if a command fails, a variable is undefined, or a pipe breaks, preventing silent bugs.
You can use a standardized shell script template for all bash, sh, and zsh scripts in your repository. It provides a reusable structure with shebang, default values, reusable functions, and argument parsing to keep scripts readable and maintainable.
Creating a Git pre-commit hook that validates commit messages involves writing a secure shell script that parses a JSON allowlist using jq. Following standard conventions ensures the hook is safe, parses configs correctly, and includes required parameter validation.
Temporary files in shell scripts are managed safely using mktemp for creation and trap for cleanup. This combination ensures temporary files are removed reliably upon script exit, preventing leftover data and potential security issues.
ancolemanWrite maintainable shell scripts with error handling and argument parsing.
cocyuhaoGenerate and validate CI/CD pipeline, build script, and Git hook configuration files.
ToXMonAutomate DevOps guidance for commits, deployments, and CI/CD configurations.
filippolmtCreate and debug bash scripts with ShellCheck validation and cross-platform compatibility.
