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cli-tools

Use when ANY command fails with 'command not found', when installing CLI tools (ripgrep, fd, jq, yq, bat, etc.), auditing project environments, or batch-updating tools. Triggers on: command not found, install tool, missing binary, environment audit, update tools, which, apt install, brew install.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/netresearch/cli-tools-skill --skill cli-tools
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads cli-tools automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

CLI Tools Skill

Install, audit, update, and recommend CLI tools across 77 cataloged entries.

Triggers

  • Reactive: command not found errors -- auto-resolve
  • Proactive: "check environment", "install X", "update tools"
  • Advisory: Recommend modern alternatives (grep->rg, find->fd, JSON->jq)

Preferred Modern Tools

Recommend over legacy equivalents. See references/preferred-tools.md for examples.

LegacyModernLegacyModern
grep -rrgdiffdifft
findfdtimehyperfine
grep on JSONjqcatbat
sed on YAMLyqcloctokei/scc
awk on CSVqsvgrep for secsemgrep
sed on TOMLdasel

Workflows

Missing Tool Resolution

  1. Diagnose: which <tool>, command -v <tool>, type -a <tool>
  2. Map binary: Check references/binary_to_tool_map.md (rg->ripgrep, ansible->ansible-core, batcat->bat)
  3. Install: scripts/install_tool.sh <tool> install
  4. Verify: which <tool> + <tool> --version; if still missing: hash -r, check PATH

See references/resolution-workflow.md for full diagnostic steps.

Environment Audit

Run scripts/check_environment.sh audit . and scripts/detect_project_type.sh, then cross-reference with references/project_type_requirements.md for per-type tool lists.

Batch Update

scripts/auto_update.sh (all managers) or scripts/install_tool.sh <tool> update (single).

Troubleshooting

SymptomFix
Installed but not foundhash -r or add dir to PATH
No sudocargo install, pip install --user, manual binary; on Debian/Ubuntu apt-get download + dpkg -x
Debian bat=batcat, fd=fdfindSymlink to ~/.local/bin/

See references/troubleshooting.md for Docker fallbacks and permission workarounds.

Scripts

ScriptPurpose
scripts/install_tool.shInstall/update/uninstall/status
scripts/auto_update.shBatch update package managers
scripts/check_environment.shAudit environment and PATH
scripts/detect_project_type.shDetect project type

References

FilePurpose
references/binary_to_tool_map.mdBinary-to-catalog mapping
references/project_type_requirements.mdTools per project type
references/preferred-tools.mdModern tool usage patterns
references/resolution-workflow.mdDiagnostic/install/verify flow
references/troubleshooting.mdPATH, permissions, fallbacks

FAQ

What does the cli-tools skill do?

Use when ANY command fails with 'command not found', when installing CLI tools (ripgrep, fd, jq, yq, bat, etc.), auditing project environments, or batch-updating tools. Triggers on: command not found, install tool, missing binary, environment audit, update tools, which, apt install, brew install.

How do I install cli-tools?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/netresearch/cli-tools-skill --skill cli-tools in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cli-tools/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cli-tools/ (project).

Which AI agents can use cli-tools?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is cli-tools safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains cli-tools?

It is published by netresearch in netresearch/cli-tools-skill. It has 83 recorded installs.

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