Write robust, portable shell scripts. Use when parsing arguments, handling errors properly, writing POSIX-compatible scripts, managing temp files, running commands in parallel, managing background processes, or adding --help to scripts.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install shell-scriptingOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install shell-scriptingβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/shell-scripting/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Category
π»Developer & DevOpsPlatforms
What Shell Scripting can do for your AI workflow
Robust, portable shell scripts directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 3,974+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing Shell Scripting
Help me get started with Shell Scripting
Explains what Shell Scripting does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use Shell Scripting to write robust, portable shell scripts
Invokes Shell Scripting with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with Shell Scripting in my developer & devops workflow?
Lists the top use cases for Shell Scripting, with example commands for each scenario
Guides & tutorials for AI skills
Shell Scripting extends your AI assistant with the ability to write robust, portable shell scripts. Use when parsing arguments, handling errors properly, writing POSIX-compatible scripts, managing temp files, running commands in parallel, managing background processes, or adding --help to scripts. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using Shell Scripting as its underlying capability.
Shell Scripting works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install Shell Scripting once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
To install Shell Scripting, copy the skill folder to `~/.claude/skills/shell-scripting/` for use across all your projects, or `.claude/skills/shell-scripting/` for a single project. Restart Claude and the skill is immediately active β invoke it with `/shell-scripting` or just describe your goal and the AI will pick it up automatically.
Shell Scripting has been installed 3,974 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Developer & DevOps category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/shell-scripting/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/shell-scripting/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /shell-scripting or let the AI discover it automatically.
Shell Scripting supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
Shell Scripting is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Write robust, portable shell scripts. Use when parsing arguments, handling errors properly, writing POSIX-compatible scripts, managing temp files, running commands in parallel, managing background processes, or adding --help to scripts.
Automate my developer & devops tasks using Shell Scripting
Identifies repetitive steps in your workflow and sets up Shell Scripting to handle them automatically
MCP vs traditional plugins: what's the difference?
Shell Scripting is categorized under Developer & DevOps. These skills help AI agents perform specialized tasks in this domain.