Does it cover binary size reduction?

Absolutely, it offers specific Cargo.toml optimization settings and UPX compression techniques to significantly reduce the footprint of your distributed binaries.

Is packaging for specific OS managers supported?

Yes, it provides templates and metadata configurations for Homebrew formulae, Debian packages via cargo-deb, and optimized Docker containerization.

Can I use this for cross-platform builds?

Yes, it includes detailed target triples and configurations for using the 'cross' tool and GitHub Actions to build for Linux, macOS, and Windows simultaneously.

How does this skill help with shell completions?

It provides code patterns using clap_complete to generate and install completion scripts for Bash, Zsh, Fish, and PowerShell directly from your CLI definition.

How do I handle auto-updates for my users?

The skill includes implementation details for the self_update crate, allowing your CLI tool to check for and install updates directly from GitHub releases.

CLI Distribution & Packaging

Name: CLI Distribution & Packaging
Author: geoffjay

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the distribution, packaging, and release workflows for Rust-based command-line interface applications.

This skill provides expert patterns and implementation guides for preparing Rust CLI tools for end-user distribution. It covers essential user experience enhancements like automated shell completions and man pages, technical optimizations such as cross-compilation and binary size reduction, and multi-platform distribution via Homebrew, Debian packages, and Docker. By integrating these best practices, developers can automate their entire release cycle using GitHub Actions and implement robust self-update mechanisms to ensure users always have the latest version of their software.

Key Features

01Cross-platform compilation strategies for Linux, macOS, and Windows

02Automated shell completion generation for Bash, Zsh, Fish, and PowerShell

03Binary size optimization including UPX compression and Cargo profile tuning

042 GitHub stars

05Professional man page creation and system installation using clap_mangen

06Multi-channel distribution support for Homebrew, APT, Docker, and Cargo-binstall

Use Cases

01Preparing a Rust CLI tool for public release on GitHub with automated asset uploads

02Building compact, static Linux binaries for high-performance containerized environments

03Improving CLI user experience by adding native shell completions and system documentation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add geoffjay/claude-plugins cli-distribution

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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