Nushell Plugin Builder
This plugin builder simplifies Nushell extension development by automating the creation of custom plugins for enhanced workflows and functionality.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add nushell-plugin-builder npx -- -y @trustedskills/nushell-plugin-builder
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"nushell-plugin-builder": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/nushell-plugin-builder"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The nushell-plugin-builder skill allows AI agents to build Nushell plugins. It automates the process of creating and packaging Nushell extensions, streamlining development workflows for users familiar with the Nushell scripting environment. This facilitates extending Nushell's functionality through custom commands and modules.
When to use it
- Automating Plugin Creation: Generate a basic Nushell plugin structure when starting a new project.
- Packaging Existing Plugins: Package an existing Nushell plugin for distribution or deployment.
- Reproducible Builds: Ensure consistent builds of Nushell plugins across different environments.
- Extending Nushell Functionality: Quickly create custom commands and modules to enhance Nushell’s capabilities.
Key capabilities
- Plugin scaffolding
- Packaging
- Automated build process
- Nushell extension development
Example prompts
- "Create a new Nushell plugin named 'myplugin'."
- "Package the Nushell plugin located in /path/to/my/plugin."
- “Generate a nushell plugin with a command called ‘hello’ that prints ‘Hello, world!’”
Tips & gotchas
- Requires familiarity with Nushell and its plugin development concepts.
- Ensure you have the necessary dependencies installed for building Nushell plugins (e.g., Rust toolchain).
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