colored-output

Format CLI output with ANSI escape codes via a Bash script.

17|8|Updated Oct 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Interstellar-code/claud-skills --skill colored-output
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: colored-output
Source: https://github.com/Interstellar-code/claud-skills/tree/main/generic-claude-framework/skills/colored-output
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Interstellar-code/claud-skills --skill colored-output

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Centralized ANSI-colored output formatter ensures consistent headers, statuses, and alerts across all skills, agents, and commands, eliminating duplication and visual drift.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reusable Bash formatter: A single color.sh script provides standardized colorized output for skill interactions.
  • Consistent UX: Uniform headers and status messages across multi-step operations.
  • Easy integration: Drop-in usage within any skill/agent script to standardize CLI feedback.
  • Use Case: A time-tracking CLI that runs multiple steps can display a cohesive start, progress, and completion sequence.

Quick Start

To begin using the colored-output formatter, run the color script to print a header and a status, for example: bash .claude/skills/colored-output/color.sh skill-header "colored-output" "Starting..." bash .claude/skills/colored-output/color.sh info "" "Configured color scheme" bash .claude/skills/colored-output/color.sh success "" "Ready"

Frequently Asked Questions about colored-output

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I standardize ANSI colored output across multiple CLI scripts?▼

Standardize ANSI colored output by using a centralized Bash formatter script to apply consistent headers, statuses, and alerts across all CLI workflows. This eliminates duplication and visual drift by providing a single reusable color.sh script for drop-in integration.

How do I format terminal headers and status messages in Bash?▼

Format terminal headers and status messages in Bash by invoking a formatter script with arguments specifying the output type and message. Passing parameters like skill-header, info, or success to the script generates the appropriate ANSI escape codes for uniform CLI feedback.

Can I use a Bash script to add color to interactive CLI workflows?▼

Yes, you can use a Bash script to add color to interactive CLI workflows. A centralized color formatter applies ANSI escape codes across multi-step operations, ensuring a cohesive user experience for start, progress, and completion sequences.

What is the best way to avoid duplicating color formatting logic in terminal commands?▼

The best way to avoid duplicating color formatting logic is to use a centralized output formatter. A single reusable Bash script provides standardized colorized output, promoting reuse across all agents and commands while reducing duplicated code.

Do I need any external dependencies to print colored output in a terminal?▼

No external dependencies are needed to print colored output in a terminal. The formatter relies solely on standard ANSI escape codes implemented within a self-contained Bash script, requiring no additional libraries or packages to function.

Why does my terminal output show inconsistent colors across different CLI tools?▼

Terminal output shows inconsistent colors across different CLI tools due to duplicated or hardcoded ANSI escape codes. Implementing a centralized colored output formatter standardizes headers and alerts, eliminating visual drift and ensuring uniform feedback.