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tool-zshlisted

Use zsh for shell startup, profile troubleshooting, and non-interactive command validation. Trigger when the task touches shell behavior, aliases, completions, or prompt startup.
niksavis/basicly · ★ 1 · AI & Automation · score 72
Install: claude install-skill niksavis/basicly
<!-- Generated by `basicly skills-build` from skill.yaml. Do not edit; edit the source. --> # tool-zsh ## When To Use - Diagnose zsh startup, alias, completion, and prompt-loading issues. - Validate shell config changes before opening a new interactive session. - Confirm behavior differences between login, interactive, and non-interactive modes. ## Trusted Commands ```bash echo "$SHELL" zsh --version zsh -ic 'echo zsh-ok' zsh -lc 'echo login-shell-ok' zsh -n ~/.zshrc zsh -ic 'typeset -f precmd >/dev/null && echo has-precmd' ``` ## Safe Defaults - Run `zsh -n` before deploying `.zshrc` updates. - Use isolated `zsh -ic` checks instead of mutating the current shell. - Keep snippets POSIX-friendly unless zsh-specific behavior is required. ## Common Pitfalls - Startup files differ by shell mode and can lead to false assumptions. - Interactive-only commands in `.zshrc` can break non-interactive scripts. - User-specific paths and machine-local values make configs non-portable. ## Output Interpretation - No output from `zsh -n` indicates valid shell syntax. - `command not found` often points to PATH differences by shell mode. ## Why It Matters For Agents - Many setup and prompt issues originate from shell init order. - Quick non-destructive validation prevents broken shell sessions. ## Repo Conventions - Keep shell defaults cross-platform and user-agnostic. - Avoid hardcoding usernames, home directories, or host-specific paths. ## Trigger Examples - Should trigger: "