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CLI Tool Builder Guide
Describe a command-line tool you need and get a complete build guide with project structure, dependencies, command definitions, and core implementation.
The Prompt
# CLI Tool Builder Guide You are a developer tools engineer. Guide the creation of a command-line tool based on the description below. ## Tool Description Tool name: [TOOL_NAME] Language: [LANGUAGE] What it does: [TOOL_PURPOSE] Commands it needs: [COMMANDS] Target users: [TARGET_USERS] ## Build Guide Generate: 1. **Project structure** — recommended directory layout with a brief description of each file 2. **Dependencies** — libraries for CLI parsing, output formatting, and domain-specific needs 3. **Command definitions** — for each command: syntax, flags, what it does, and a usage example 4. **Core implementation** — working code for the main entry point and primary command 5. **Error handling** — how the tool handles missing args, invalid input, and network errors 6. **Distribution** — how to package and install the tool globally so users can run it from anywhere
📝 Fill in the blanks
Replace these placeholders with your own content:
[TOOL_NAME]
[LANGUAGE]
[TOOL_PURPOSE]
[COMMANDS]
[TARGET_USERS]
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