How do I ensure user input is valid before proceeding?

The skill includes pre-built validation patterns for common data types like emails, non-empty strings, and specific numeric ranges.

What libraries does this skill use for CLI prompts?

The skill utilizes Inquirer.js for Node.js environments and Questionary for Python environments, providing best-practice implementations for both.

Does it handle sensitive information like passwords and tokens?

Yes, it provides secure password prompt patterns that mask input and include logic for password confirmation and validation.

Can I implement complex logic based on previous user answers?

Yes, the skill includes specialized patterns for conditional questions and branching logic, allowing the CLI to skip or show questions based on prior input.

Are there templates for large lists of options?

Yes, the skill provides autocomplete and type-ahead patterns that support fuzzy matching for navigating long lists of choices efficiently.

CLI Interactive Prompt Patterns

Name: CLI Interactive Prompt Patterns
Author: vanman2024

byvanman2024

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Productivity & Workflow

Simplifies the creation of interactive command-line interfaces using standardized prompt patterns for Node.js and Python.

This skill provides a comprehensive library of reusable prompt patterns for building professional command-line interfaces. It offers ready-to-use templates for common user interactions like multi-select checkboxes, secure password inputs, autocomplete search, and dynamic conditional logic. By supporting both Inquirer (Node.js) and Questionary (Python), it ensures developers can implement consistent, validated, and user-friendly data collection workflows within their terminal applications regardless of their preferred stack.

Key Features

01Ready-to-use boilerplate templates and automated installation scripts

02Dynamic conditional logic for complex, multi-step CLI questionnaires

03Cross-language support for Node.js (Inquirer) and Python (Questionary)

04Advanced validation patterns for emails, numeric ranges, and required fields

05Comprehensive prompt types including autocomplete, checkboxes, and secure passwords

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Building secure configuration generators for local environment setup

02Creating interactive installers with dynamic branching logic based on user input

03Scaffolding project initialization wizards for new developer tools

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add vanman2024/cli-builder inquirer-patterns

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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