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CLI Spec To Goal

Category: Dev Tools  ·  Sub-category: cli-builders  ·  Last updated:
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Convert a Node.js CLI tool specification (even a vague one) into a Codex /goal-ready bundle — GOAL.md, VERIFY.md, PROGRESS.md inside goals/<slug>/ — with AI-agent-friendly patterns (--json, stdout/stderr separation, exit codes, structured errors, TTY detection, --dry-run) baked into every goal. Asks clarifying questions in focused batches (each with options + recommendation + reasoning), reaches 95% confidence, optionally scaffolds a missing CLI project (bin/, src/, package.json, AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md behavioral snippet), and emits a tailored /goal command. Handles both new CLIs and adding commands to existing ones. Supports JavaScript (default) and TypeScript, commander.js, Vitest, conditional SQLite and cosmiconfig. For Node.js CLI tools, not web apps, servers, or non-Node projects.
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From the source SKILL.md

Turn a rough Node.js CLI tool idea into the three files Codex /goal needs to drive autonomous implementation:

goals/<slug>/
  GOAL.md       what done looks like (full CLI tool template with AI-agent patterns)
  VERIFY.md     how /goal proves it's done (host-native verification)
  PROGRESS.md   the audit trail /goal will populate

What this skill does

CLI Spec To Goal is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the cli-builders sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/cli-spec-to-goal/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The CLI Spec To Goal Claude Code skill is built for developers, power users, and teams automating repetitive workflows and improving developer experience. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 164,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

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mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/cli-spec-to-goal
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  -o ~/.claude/skills/cli-spec-to-goal/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/cli-spec-to-goal/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the CLI Spec To Goal Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/cli-spec-to-goal/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the CLI Spec To Goal skill do?
Convert a Node.js CLI tool specification (even a vague one) into a Codex /goal-ready bundle — GOAL.md, VERIFY.md, PROGRESS.md inside goals/<slug>/ — with AI-agent-friendly patterns (--json, stdout/stderr separation, exit codes, structured errors, TTY detection, --dry-run) baked into every goal. Asks clarifying questions in focused batches (each with options + recommendation + reasoning), reaches 95% confidence, optionally scaffolds a missing CLI project (bin/, src/, package.json, AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md behavioral snippet), and emits a tailored /goal command. Handles both new CLIs and adding commands to existing ones. Supports JavaScript (default) and TypeScript, commander.js, Vitest, conditional SQLite and cosmiconfig. For Node.js CLI tools, not web apps, servers, or non-Node projects.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the CLI Spec To Goal skill?
Use CLI Spec To Goal when your Claude Code task falls under the Dev Tools category — specifically in the cli builders area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use CLI Spec To Goal" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/tools/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the CLI Spec To Goal skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. CLI Spec To Goal is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Dev Tools category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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nathanonn. (2026). CLI Spec To Goal [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/cli-spec-to-goal/
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@misc{cli-spec-to-goal-2026,
  author    = {nathanonn},
  title     = {CLI Spec To Goal [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/cli-spec-to-goal/}
}

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