writing-cli-errors-and-exit-codes
CommunityCraft clear CLI errors and exit codes.
Authorjeremydhoover-blip
Version1.0.0
Installs0
System Documentation
What problem does it solve?
This Skill helps developers write clear, actionable error messages and define consistent exit code conventions for their command-line tools, improving user experience and scriptability.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Error Message Generation: Provides templates and guidance for crafting effective CLI error output.
- Exit Code Definition: Establishes conventions for using exit codes to signal success, failure, and specific error conditions.
- Use Case: A developer is building a new CLI tool and needs to ensure that any errors encountered are communicated clearly to the user, with specific instructions on how to resolve them, and that the tool returns appropriate exit codes for scripting.
Quick Start
Use the writing-cli-errors-and-exit-codes skill to generate a clear error message for a file not found scenario in a CLI tool.
Dependency Matrix
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