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Design clear command-line tools v1.0.0

Use this resource to design a clear, composable command-line interface

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Install with the CLI

In a terminal, from the folder you want:

npx --yes palatekit@latest install command-line-interface-design

With no option, the skill goes to ~/.agents/skills/; add --agent claude-code (or codex, cursor…) to target an agent.

First time: connect the CLI with

npx --yes palatekit@latest login

The agent designs the commands, subcommands, options and help text of a command-line tool, following UNIX principles: composable output and errors signalled by a non-zero exit code. It recommends Typer for Python and also covers Click and argparse.

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Updated November 2, 2026

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What you get

  • SKILL.md: design principles and command structure
  • SKILL.md: framework choice and Typer examples
  • SKILL.md: conventions for arguments, options and flags

Good fit for

  • You write a Python script that others will run in a terminal
  • Your tool has grown and needs consistent subcommands

Not for

    Tags

    • cli
    • terminal
    • typer
    • argparse

    About

    You say

    “Design the CLI of my export tool with subcommands and clear help, using Typer.”

    Card for the “Design clear command-line tools” skill

    Skill published by 4444j99 under the MIT license, delivered in its original version.

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    How to use it

    1. Install the skill in your agent's skills folder
    2. Ask your agent to design a clear, composable command-line interface
    3. Review and adjust the result

    Content preview

    Files

    • LICENSE11.1 KB
    • NOTICE-PALATEKIT.md0.5 KB
    • SKILL.md6.9 KB

    Origin and licence

    Listed unmodified

    Author
    4444j99
    Source
    github.com/4444j99/a-i--skills/tree/df5445878f12d78d81ec48571fa11063f9a5cd46/skills/development/cli-tool-design
    Licence
    MIT

    Notice

    « cli-tool-design » (4444j99, MIT) livré dans sa version d'origine : fiche en français et en anglais par PalateKit.

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