Configures and standardizes shell script formatting using shfmt for POSIX, Bash, and mksh scripts.
This skill provides comprehensive guidance on configuring shfmt to maintain consistent shell script styles across development teams. It covers various configuration methods including .shfmt.toml files, EditorConfig integration, and command-line flags, while offering specific patterns for Bash and POSIX compliance. It is particularly useful for setting up CI/CD pipelines, pre-commit hooks, and IDE-compatible formatting rules to ensure high-quality, readable code in shell-heavy projects.
Key Features
01CI/CD integration patterns for GitHub Actions
02Pre-commit hook configuration for automated linting
03Automated .shfmt.toml and EditorConfig setup
04Detailed mapping of indentation and syntax rules
05Support for POSIX, Bash, mksh, and Bats dialects
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Use Cases
01Migrating legacy shell scripts to modern formatting standards
02Standardizing shell script style across a multi-developer repository
03Integrating shell formatting checks into a CI/CD pipeline
