vf-cli-output

Generates standardized console output with JSON option for the Rocket.Chat API's Rocket.Chat() RocketChatAPI().

9|1|Updated Nov 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/veryfront/veryfront-code --skill vf-cli-output
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Skill: vf-cli-output
Source: https://github.com/veryfront/veryfront-code/tree/main/.claude/skills/vf-cli-output
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/veryfront/veryfront-code --skill vf-cli-output

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for standardized, human-readable, and machine-readable output in the Veryfront Code CLI, ensuring a consistent user experience across different terminal environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Output: Provides a set of helper functions to generate success, error, info, and warning messages with consistent formatting.
  • Machine-Readable Output: Allows for JSON output via the --json flag for scripting and automation purposes.
  • Error Handling: Includes guidelines for empathetic and actionable error messages, improving user experience.
  • Exit Codes: Defines clear exit codes for different scenarios, aiding in automated error handling.
  • Use Case: A developer can use this Skill to create a CLI tool that provides clear, informative feedback to users, enhancing the overall usability of the tool.

Quick Start

To display a success message, use the following command:

console.log("  " + success("✓") + " Operation completed successfully")

Frequently Asked Questions about vf-cli-output

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I format CLI output for consistent terminal messaging?

Format CLI output by using built-in helper functions to generate consistent success, error, info, and warning messages across terminal environments. These functions ensure your command-line tool provides clear and standardized messaging to users.

Can I get machine-readable JSON output from a CLI for automation?

Yes, you can get machine-readable JSON output for automation by passing the --json flag. This allows scripts and automated processes to easily parse the command-line tool's output without relying on fragile text scraping.

What is the best way to write empathetic error messages for command line tools?

Write empathetic error messages for command line tools by following built-in guidelines that focus on providing actionable feedback and clear context. This helps users understand exactly what went wrong and how to resolve the issue.

How do exit codes work for standardized CLI error handling?

Exit codes for CLI error handling define clear numerical statuses for different operational scenarios, aiding automated scripts in accurately detecting success or failure. This standardized approach allows downstream processes to reliably react to execution results.

Does this CLI output formatting approach work for scripting and automation?

Yes, this CLI output formatting works for scripting and automation by supporting both human-readable terminal text and machine-readable JSON output. It includes standardized exit codes and formatting helpers to ensure reliable execution within automated pipelines.