agent-dx-cli-scale

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SKILL.md

Agent DX CLI Scale

Use this skill to evaluate any CLI against the principles of agent-first design. Score each axis from 0–3, then sum for a total between 0–21.

Human DX optimizes for discoverability and forgiveness. Agent DX optimizes for predictability and defense-in-depth. — You Need to Rewrite Your CLI for AI Agents


Scoring Axes

1. Machine-Readable Output

Can an agent parse the CLI's output without heuristics?

Score Criteria
0 Human-only output (tables, color codes, prose). No structured format available.
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Mar 7, 2026