Does it work on macOS and Linux?

Yes, it works on any Unix-like system where the man-db or similar manual paging system is installed and accessible via the shell.

How does the man-config skill find configuration files?

It specifically targets Section 5 of the system manual pages, which is dedicated to file formats and configuration files, to identify the correct syntax and storage locations.

What if I don't know the exact name of the man page?

The skill can use 'man -k' (apropos) to search for manual pages by keyword, helping identify the correct documentation for any task.

Can this skill help with command-line flags?

Yes, it searches Section 1 (User Commands) of the man pages and uses grep to find specific flags or options based on your request.

Man Page Configuration Helper

Name: Man Page Configuration Helper
Author: austinpray

byaustinpray

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Productivity & Workflow

Reads and interprets system manual pages to find and apply configuration options for CLI tools and applications.

The Man Page Configuration Helper streamlines the process of customizing command-line tools and system programs by intelligently navigating Unix man pages. Instead of manually scrolling through documentation, this skill allows Claude to identify the correct manual sections—such as Section 5 for file formats or Section 1 for user commands—to find specific flags, syntax, and configuration file locations. It is an essential tool for developers and system administrators who need to quickly determine how to modify software behavior directly from the terminal environment.

Key Features

01Automated searching across multiple manual sections (1, 5, 7, 8)

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03Direct application of found settings using integrated bash and edit tools

04Intelligent keyword extraction to find specific configuration flags

05Identification of configuration file paths and syntax requirements

06Support for 'man -k' to discover relevant documentation for unknown tools

Use Cases

01Configuring window managers or system utilities by finding the correct Section 5 manual

02Searching for hidden command-line options to solve specific 'How do I X' requests

03Determining the syntax for complex configuration files like ssh_config or fstab

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add austinpray/dotfiles man-config

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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