bash-master

What problem does it solve?

Bash scripting is often complex, error-prone, and inconsistent across different operating systems. This skill provides expert guidance to write professional, portable, and secure scripts, eliminating debugging headaches and ensuring reliability for any automation task.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Write scripts that work flawlessly on Linux, macOS, and Windows (Git Bash/WSL), adhering to POSIX and Google Shell Style Guide standards.
• Security & Robustness: Implement best practices for error handling (set -euo pipefail), input validation, command injection prevention, and secure temporary file handling.
• CI/CD & Automation: Create production-ready scripts for DevOps, system automation, build processes, and deployment pipelines, validated with ShellCheck and tested with BATS.
• Use Case: Automate a complex deployment process that needs to run consistently on both Linux servers and macOS developer machines, ensuring robust error handling and security hardening.

Quick Start

Use the bash-master skill to write a cross-platform script that backs up a directory to a remote server, ensuring error handling and POSIX compliance.