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cli-for-agent

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Build agent-friendly CLIs.

Software Engineering#automation#design#developer tools#cli#agent#command line
AuthorAgentlyHQ
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you design and build Command Line Interface (CLI) tools that are optimized for consumption by AI agents, ensuring seamless integration and reliable execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent-Friendly Design: Adheres to principles that make CLIs parseable and controllable by AI agents.
  • Pipeline Compatibility: Ensures output is structured for tools like grep, jq, and awk.
  • Error Handling: Implements robust error reporting with recovery hints for agents.
  • Use Case: When developing a new CLI tool that will be used by an AI agent to manage cloud resources, use this Skill to ensure the CLI's output is machine-readable and its error messages are actionable by the agent.

Quick Start

Use the cli-for-agent skill to review a CLI for agent compatibility issues.

Dependency Matrix

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Name: cli-for-agent
Download link: https://github.com/AgentlyHQ/use-agently/archive/main.zip#cli-for-agent

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