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cli-builder

Automate TypeScript CLI tool creation with Bun scaffolding and argument parsing.

1|1|Updated Dec 19, 2025
Search Tags:#typescript#cli#tooling#distribution#bun#parsing#subcommands
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/johnlindquist/config --skill cli-builder-johnlindquist
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cli-builder
Source: https://github.com/johnlindquist/config/tree/main/opencode/skill/cli-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/johnlindquist/config --skill cli-builder-johnlindquist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Developers who need to create small to medium command-line tools waste time wiring argument parsing, subcommands, and distribution. This Skill provides a Bun-based scaffold and practical guidance to accelerate building TypeScript CLIs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffold CLI projects with Bun and TypeScript, including a minimal bin script.
  • Demonstrate robust argument parsing, subcommand patterns, and output formatting.
  • Show how to package, test, and distribute a CLI for local use and public deployment.

Quick Start

To experiment immediately, create a minimal CLI script and run it with Bun, for example bun scripts/my-tool.ts hello

Frequently Asked Questions about cli-builder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a TypeScript CLI with Bun?▼

Build a TypeScript CLI with Bun by using a scaffold that automates argument parsing, subcommand patterns, and shell execution. This provides a minimal bin script and Bun-based runtime to accelerate project setup.

What's the best way to structure subcommands in a Bun CLI tool?▼

Structure subcommands in a Bun CLI tool using established patterns for argument parsing and output formatting. This approach provides a minimal scaffold demonstrating robust subcommand routing for developer utilities.

How do I package and distribute a CLI tool built with Bun?▼

Package and distribute a CLI tool built with Bun by following configuration guidance for local use and public deployment. This includes scaffolding the bin script and setting up distribution for your TypeScript utility.

Can I use this Bun CLI scaffold for project management utilities?▼

Yes, you can use this Bun CLI scaffold for project management utilities. It targets developers building project management CLIs, tools with subcommands, or general developer utilities with TypeScript.

Do I need any external libraries to parse arguments for my Bun CLI?▼

No external libraries are required to parse arguments for your Bun CLI. This Skill provides a Bun-based runtime with built-in guidance for robust argument parsing without additional dependencies.

Why choose Bun over Node.js for building command-line tools?▼

Choose Bun for building command-line tools to leverage its fast runtime for TypeScript execution. This Skill provides a minimal CLI scaffold optimized for Bun to accelerate building reliable project utilities.

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