linux-bash-scripting

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and best practices for writing safe, efficient, and production-ready Bash scripts specifically for Linux environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Script Foundation: Secure and robust script initialization with error handling.
• Core Rules: Best practices for variable expansion, quoting, and command execution.
• Argument Parsing: Standardized methods for handling command-line arguments.
• Production Patterns: Implementations for dependency checks, atomic writes, retries, locking, and idempotency.
• Logging: Standardized logging functions for better script output.
• ShellCheck Compliance: Guidance on adhering to ShellCheck warnings and best practices.

Quick Start

Use the linux-bash-scripting skill to generate a new bash script that checks for the presence of the 'jq' command.