bash-patterns

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides best practices and reusable patterns for writing safe, portable, and maintainable Bash/shell scripts, reducing bugs and security vulnerabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Script Hardening: Implement safety headers (set -euo pipefail) and safe temporary file handling (mktemp, trap).
• Argument Parsing: Use getopts for robust command-line argument handling.
• Testing: Integrate with bats-core for automated testing of shell scripts.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Address differences between macOS (BSD) and Linux (GNU) tools.
• Use Case: When developing a new deployment script for a CI/CD pipeline, use these patterns to ensure it's secure, handles errors gracefully, and works across different environments.

Quick Start

Use the bash-patterns skill to generate a new, robust bash script template.