yargs-scaffolder

name	yargs-scaffolder
description	Generate Yargs-based CLI applications with commands, positional args, middleware, and TypeScript support. Creates a complete scaffolded CLI application with modern patterns.
allowed-tools	Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep
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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