Ensure CLI commands follow consistent design principles for better usability and agent interaction.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/cli-design && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/4250" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/cli-design && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/cli-design
Activation
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Design patterns and conventions for the vm0 CLI user experienceKey capabilities
- →Enforce atomic command design
- →Support both TTY and non-TTY execution modes
- →Provide guided user flows for success and error states
How it works
It applies design principles that ensure each command performs a single operation and provides consistent guidance to the user regardless of the execution environment.
Inputs & outputs
When to use cli-design
- →Review new CLI commands
- →Implement consistent error handling
- →Refactor CLI command composition
About this skill
CLI Design Skill
Use this skill when writing new CLI commands, reviewing CLI code, or fixing inconsistencies.
Documentation
Read the CLI design guideline: docs/cli-design-guideline.md
Key Principles
- Atomic Command — each command does one operation, agents compose them freely
- TTY & Non-TTY — every command works in both interactive and programmatic modes
- Guided Flow — output always guides to the next action (success → next step, error → remediation, empty → creation)
When not to use it
- →Designing non-CLI user interfaces
- →Creating monolithic commands that perform multiple operations
Limitations
- →Requires adherence to specific design guidelines
- →Limited to CLI-based interactions
How it compares
It enforces a specific architectural pattern for CLI tools, whereas generic CLI design often results in inconsistent command behavior and poor user guidance.
Compared to similar skills
cli-design side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cli-design (this skill) | 2 | 5mo | No flags | Beginner |
| ui-ux-pro-max | 1,909 | 5mo | Review | Intermediate |
| penpot-uiux-design | 27 | 6mo | Review | Advanced |
| ui-ux-designer | 41 | 4mo | No flags | Intermediate |
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