yargs-scaffolder
Generate Yargs-based CLI applications with commands, positional args, middleware, and TypeScript support. Creates a complete scaffolded CLI application with modern patterns.
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill yargs-scaffolder --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Yargs Scaffolder Generate a complete Yargs CLI application with TypeScript, middleware support, and best practices. ## Capabilities - Generate TypeScript-based Yargs CLI projects - Create command modules with positional arguments - Set up middleware for common operations (logging, config loading) - Configure type coercion and validation - Implement strict mode and fail handlers - Set up build and development workflows ## Usage Invoke this skill when you need to: - Bootstrap a new CLI application using Yargs - Create a CLI with command modules pattern - Set up middleware-based processing - Configure complex argument parsing ## Inputs | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | projectName | string | Yes | Name of the CLI project (kebab-case) | | description | string | Yes | Short description of the CLI | | commands | array | No | List of commands to scaffold | | typescript | boolean | No | Use TypeScript (default: true) | | packageManager | string | No | npm, yarn, or pnpm (default: npm) | | strictMode | boolean | No | Enable strict mode (default: true) | ### Command Structure ```json { "commands": [ { "name": "serve", "description
- Capabilities
- Usage
- Inputs
- Command Structure
- Output Structure
- Generated Code Patterns
- Main CLI Entry (src/cli.ts)
- Command Module Template
- Dependencies
- Workflow
- Best Practices Applied
- References
- Target Processes
What does the yargs-scaffolder skill do?
Generate Yargs-based CLI applications with commands, positional args, middleware, and TypeScript support. Creates a complete scaffolded CLI application with modern patterns.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill yargs-scaffolder --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.