bash-scripting

Q: How do I install bash-scripting?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill bash-scripting 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/bash-scripting/ (personal) or .claude/skills/bash-scripting/ (project).

by sickn33AI & Agents

Bash scripting workflow for creating production-ready shell scripts with defensive patterns, error handling, and testing.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill bash-scripting

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads bash-scripting automatically when relevant.
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.

Bash Scripting Workflow

Overview

Specialized workflow for creating robust, production-ready bash scripts with defensive programming patterns, comprehensive error handling, and automated testing.

When to Use This Workflow

Use this workflow when:

Creating automation scripts
Writing system administration tools
Building deployment scripts
Developing backup solutions
Creating CI/CD scripts

Scope and execution

Choose the phases that match the user’s task; this document is an index, not an instruction to run every listed skill. Read a selected skill before using it. Respect repository and user constraints. Cloud calls, host configuration, publishing, destructive operations and spending require the applicable authorization; a workflow checklist does not grant it.

The template is a starting point, not a completed script: it does not implement argument parsing or rollback. Validate paths, quote expansions, test in a disposable directory, and make retries bounded and safe for the specific command. Never log credentials or imply strict mode catches every failure.

Workflow Phases

Phase 1: Script Design

Skills to Invoke

bash-pro - Professional scripting
bash-defensive-patterns - Defensive patterns

Actions

Define script purpose
Identify inputs/outputs
Plan error handling
Design logging strategy
Document requirements

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @bash-pro to design production-ready bash script

Phase 2: Script Structure

Skills to Invoke

bash-pro - Script structure
bash-defensive-patterns - Safety patterns

Actions

Add shebang and strict mode
Create usage function
Implement argument parsing
Set up logging
Add cleanup handlers

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @bash-defensive-patterns to implement strict mode and error handling

Phase 3: Core Implementation

Skills to Invoke

bash-linux - Linux commands
linux-shell-scripting - Shell scripting

Actions

Implement main functions
Add input validation
Create helper functions
Handle edge cases
Add progress indicators

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @bash-linux to implement system commands

Phase 4: Error Handling

Skills to Invoke

bash-defensive-patterns - Error handling
error-handling-patterns - Error patterns

Actions

Add trap handlers
Implement retry logic
Create error messages
Set up exit codes
Add rollback capability

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @bash-defensive-patterns to add comprehensive error handling

Phase 5: Logging

Skills to Invoke

bash-pro - Logging patterns

Actions

Create logging function
Add log levels
Implement timestamps
Configure log rotation
Add debug mode

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @bash-pro to implement structured logging

Phase 6: Testing

Skills to Invoke

bats-testing-patterns - Bats testing
shellcheck-configuration - ShellCheck

Actions

Write Bats tests
Run ShellCheck
Test edge cases
Verify error handling
Test with different inputs

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @bats-testing-patterns to write script tests

Use @shellcheck-configuration to lint bash script

Phase 7: Documentation

Skills to Invoke

documentation-templates - Documentation

Actions

Add script header
Document functions
Create usage examples
List dependencies
Add troubleshooting section

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @documentation-templates to document bash script

Script Template

#!/usr/bin/env bash
set -euo pipefail

SCRIPT_NAME=$(basename -- "$0")
readonly SCRIPT_NAME
SCRIPT_DIR=$(cd -- "$(dirname -- "$0")" && pwd)
readonly SCRIPT_DIR

log() { echo "[$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')] $*"; }
error() { log "ERROR: $*" >&2; exit 1; }

usage() { cat <<EOF
Usage: $SCRIPT_NAME [OPTIONS]
Options:
    -h, --help      Show help
    -v, --verbose   Verbose output
EOF
}

main() {
    log "Script started"
    # Implementation
    log "Script completed"
}

main "$@"

Quality Gates

Related Workflow Bundles

os-scripting - OS scripting
linux-troubleshooting - Linux troubleshooting
cloud-devops - DevOps automation

Limitations

Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

FAQ

What does the bash-scripting skill do?

Bash scripting workflow for creating production-ready shell scripts with defensive patterns, error handling, and testing.

How do I install bash-scripting?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill bash-scripting 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/bash-scripting/ (personal) or .claude/skills/bash-scripting/ (project).

Which AI agents can use bash-scripting?

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 bash-scripting 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 bash-scripting?

It is published by sickn33 in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills. It has 2,370 recorded installs.