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Building Python Clis

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wdm0006·vlatest·backend·MIT

Helps with building, Python as part of developing backend services and APIs workflows.

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    Run this in your project

    terminal
    $ npx skills add wdm0006/python-skills --skill building-python-clis -a claude-code

  2. Uses the open-source skills CLI and needs Node.js. Add -g to install it for your user instead of this project.

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wdm0006

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  • Declares what it does: passed

    SKILL.md parses and declares a name and a description.

    SKILL.md exists, its frontmatter parses, and it declares a name and a description.

  • No undeclared network calls: passed

    Makes no network calls.

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954796b7fc
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skills/python/cli-development/SKILL.md
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3 files, 501 lines
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About this skill

What it does

This skill allows AI agents to generate command-line interfaces (CLIs) in Python. It can take a description of desired functionality and produce functional, runnable CLI applications using standard Python libraries. The generated CLIs include argument parsing, help messages, and basic error handling.

When to use it

  • You need a simple tool for automating repetitive tasks but don't want to write the entire CLI from scratch.
  • You have a complex workflow that could be simplified by providing users with command-line access.
  • You want to quickly prototype a CLI application before committing to full development.
  • You need a script that can accept user input and perform actions based on those inputs.

Key capabilities

  • Generates Python CLI applications.
  • Includes argument parsing functionality.
  • Creates helpful command-line usage messages.
  • Provides basic error handling.

Example prompts

  • "Create a CLI tool that takes two numbers as arguments and prints their sum."
  • "Generate a CLI to list all files in a directory, sorted by size."
  • "Build a Python CLI that can download images from URLs provided as command-line arguments."

Tips & gotchas

  • The skill is best suited for CLIs with relatively simple functionality. Complex workflows may require manual adjustments after the initial generation.