Which shell dialects does this skill support?

It supports POSIX Shell, Bash, mksh (MirBSD Korn Shell), and Bats (Bash Automated Testing System).

Can I use this skill to check formatting in CI/CD?

Yes, it provides specific commands and exit codes (like shfmt -d) designed for integration into continuous integration pipelines to fail builds if scripts are unformatted.

Does shfmt automatically wrap long lines?

No, shfmt focuses on indentation, spacing, and syntax normalization; it does not wrap long lines automatically, which preserves manual line continuation intent.

Can this skill help with shell script minification?

Yes, it includes instructions for using the -mn flag to minify scripts by removing whitespace and comments, which is useful for distribution.

How do I use this skill with Git?

The skill includes specific scripts for formatting only staged files and setting up pre-commit hooks to prevent unformatted code from entering your repository.

Shfmt Shell Script Formatting

Name: Shfmt Shell Script Formatting
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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Developer Tools

Formats and standardizes shell scripts across Bash, POSIX, and mksh dialects to ensure consistent, professional code quality.

This skill provides expert knowledge of shfmt to automate shell script formatting, ensuring readability and consistency across diverse codebases. It supports multiple shell dialects including Bash, POSIX, and mksh, offering precise control over indentation, spacing, and function definitions. Whether integrating with VS Code, Vim, or CI/CD pipelines, this skill helps developers eliminate style debates and maintain professional-grade shell scripts through automated linting, minification, and standardized formatting patterns.

Key Features

0195 GitHub stars

02Automated indentation and spacing normalization

03Multi-dialect support for Bash, POSIX, mksh, and Bats

04Consistent case statement and function definition formatting

05Integration guides for VS Code, Vim, Emacs, and JetBrains

06CI/CD validation and Git pre-commit hook configurations

Use Cases

01Implementing automated formatting checks in GitHub Actions or GitLab CI

02Setting up 'format on save' for shell scripts in modern IDEs

03Standardizing legacy shell script formatting across a team repository

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