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zig-cli

Scaffold Zig CLI projects, regenerate OpenAPI clients, and cross-compile release binaries.

1|Updated May 7, 2026
Search Tags:#code generation#cli#zig#project scaffolding#cross-compilation#openapi client#release builds
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npx skills add https://github.com/agoodway/GoodSkills --skill zig-cli
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Skill: zig-cli
Source: https://github.com/agoodway/GoodSkills/tree/main/skills/zig-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agoodway/GoodSkills --skill zig-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Zig CLI projects quickly become hard to bootstrap, extend, and keep consistent—especially when you need cross-compilation and a typed OpenAPI client without external dependencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffold a Zig CLI from scratch: Generates a production-ready project skeleton with command routing, help system, installers, and release-friendly build setup.
  • Regenerate an OpenAPI client: Rebuilds src/generated.zig from an OpenAPI spec and applies Zig 0.15.2-specific fixes so it can compile.
  • Extend with new subcommands: Adds routing and AI-readable help entries alongside a new command implementation stub.
  • Cross-compile releases: Builds binaries for macOS (arm64/amd64), Linux (amd64/arm64), and Windows (amd64/arm64), and produces checksums.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run zig-cli bootstrap to scaffold a new Zig CLI project named my-tool with initial subcommands sync and status.

Frequently Asked Questions about zig-cli

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

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How do I scaffold a production-ready Zig CLI project from scratch?▼

To scaffold a Zig CLI project, use the bootstrap command to generate a production-ready skeleton with command routing, a help system, installers, and a release-friendly build setup for your specific tool name and initial subcommands.

Can I generate a typed OpenAPI client in Zig without external dependencies?▼

Yes, you can regenerate a typed OpenAPI client by rebuilding src/generated.zig from an OpenAPI spec. The process applies Zig 0.15.2-specific compilation fixes to ensure the generated client builds cleanly without external dependencies.

What's the best way to cross-compile Zig CLI release binaries for multiple platforms?▼

Cross-compiling Zig CLI release binaries is handled by the dist command, which builds binaries for macOS arm64/amd64, Linux amd64/arm64, and Windows amd64/arm64, while automatically producing checksums for each target platform.

How do I add new subcommands to an existing Zig command-line application?▼

Adding new subcommands to a Zig CLI uses the add-command command, which generates a new command implementation stub alongside the necessary routing logic and AI-readable help entries to integrate seamlessly into your existing application.

Why does my generated OpenAPI client fail to compile on Zig 0.15.2?▼

Generated OpenAPI clients fail to compile on Zig 0.15.2 due to language changes. The openapi-update command automatically applies the required Zig 0.15.2-specific fixes to the regenerated source code to resolve these compilation errors.

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