opencli-usage

Guide OpenCLI usage for automating websites, Electron apps, and external CLIs.

Updated May 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/heximao/agents --skill opencli-usage-heximao
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Skill: opencli-usage
Source: https://github.com/heximao/agents/tree/main/skill-archive/opencli/opencli-usage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heximao/agents --skill opencli-usage-heximao

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @jackwener/opencli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to OpenCLI, a tool that turns any website, Electron desktop app, or external CLI into a uniform command-line interface. It helps users discover and utilize various commands and flags for efficient automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adapter Commands: Execute built-in and user-defined commands for different sites and applications.
  • Browser Driving: Interact with web pages and scrape data using browser driving commands.
  • External CLI Passthrough: Access external command-line tools through OpenCLI.
  • Universal Flags: Apply flags like format and verbose to all adapter commands.
  • Output Formats: Customize output formats like JSON, plain text, and YAML.
  • Environment Variables: Configure OpenCLI behavior with environment variables.
  • Self-Repair: Automatically fix broken adapter commands.
  • Adapter Development: Guide for writing and contributing new adapter commands.
  • Plugins: Extend OpenCLI functionality with third-party plugins.
  • Shell Completion: Generate shell completion scripts for OpenCLI.

Quick Start

Use the opencli-usage skill to get a list of available commands and their descriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions about opencli-usage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate interactions with websites using a command-line interface?▼

You can automate website interactions by using OpenCLI, a command-line interface that turns websites and Electron apps into uniform commands. It provides browser driving commands to interact with web pages and scrape data efficiently.

Can I pass through external command-line tools through OpenCLI?▼

Yes, OpenCLI supports external CLI passthrough, allowing you to access and execute external command-line tools directly through its interface. This integrates external tools seamlessly into your automation workflows.

What output formats are supported when running adapter commands for automation?▼

Adapter commands support multiple output formats including JSON, plain text, and YAML. You can customize the output using universal flags like format and verbose across all adapter commands.

How do I fix broken adapter commands during command-line automation?▼

OpenCLI features a self-repair mechanism that automatically fixes broken adapter commands. This ensures your automation workflows remain robust without requiring manual intervention for broken adapters.

Does OpenCLI support extending functionality with third-party plugins?▼

Yes, OpenCLI allows you to extend its functionality with third-party plugins. It also provides guides for adapter development so you can write and contribute new adapter commands for different sites and applications.

How do I generate shell completion scripts for OpenCLI commands?▼

OpenCLI provides a shell completion feature that generates completion scripts for the command-line interface. This helps streamline automation workflows by enabling quick command discovery and execution in the shell environment.