developing-simple-bash-scripts skill

This skill defines guidelines for writing simple Bash scripts: ad-hoc tasks, short wrappers, linear logic, or internal-use scripts that do not need full CLI scaffolding.

Prioritise correctness and brevity. Do NOT pad simple scripts with template boilerplate.

If a script grows beyond ~50 lines, needs 3+ flags, or involves complex control flow, switch to the developing-complex-bash-scripts skill instead.

When to Use This Skill

• Ad-hoc or one-off automation tasks
• Simple wrappers around existing commands
• Linear logic with no or minimal branching
• Scripts expected to stay under ~50 lines
• No need for --help, structured logging, or multiple named flags

Core Requirements

Shebang & Safety Modes