Createcli

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by danielmiessler · vlatest · Repository

Createcli generates command-line interface (CLI) definitions from YAML files, streamlining development and ensuring consistent CLI structures.

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1

Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal
claude mcp add createcli npx -- -y @trustedskills/createcli
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Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "createcli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/createcli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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About This Skill

What it does

CreateCLI enables AI agents to generate and install custom command-line tools directly within their environment. It streamlines the development workflow by allowing agents to build executable scripts on demand without manual setup.

When to use it

  • Automating repetitive system administration tasks across multiple servers.
  • Rapidly prototyping utility scripts for data processing or file manipulation.
  • Extending terminal capabilities with specialized tools tailored to specific project needs.
  • Deploying one-off debugging utilities that do not require permanent installation.

Key capabilities

  • Instant generation of executable CLI tools based on natural language descriptions.
  • Direct installation and execution of created scripts within the agent's runtime.
  • Support for various scripting languages commonly used in terminal environments.
  • Integration with existing personal AI infrastructure workflows defined by danielmiessler.

Example prompts

  • "Create a script that compresses all image files in the current directory and moves them to an archive folder."
  • "Generate a CLI tool to parse JSON logs and extract error messages into a CSV file."
  • "Build a utility that monitors disk usage and alerts if it exceeds 80% capacity."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your AI agent has appropriate write permissions in the target directory before requesting script creation. Verify the generated code logic, as automated generation may not always account for edge cases or specific security constraints of your environment.

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Version
vlatest
License
Author
danielmiessler
Installs
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