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Shell Portability

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1 skill

Use when: writing, reviewing, or fixing shell scripts that must run on more than one shell or OS — POSIX sh vs bash/ksh/zsh, dash/ash/busybox as /bin/sh, GNU vs BSD/macOS vs busybox coreutils, CI containers, Alpine, or unknown targets. Covers bashisms, non-portable utility flags (readlink -f, sed -i, grep -P, date -d), shebang and interpreter targeting, locale and word-splitting hazards, and portable replacements.

Install with
Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI

Supported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.

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About this skill

Use when: writing, reviewing, or fixing shell scripts that must run on more than one shell or OS — POSIX sh vs bash/ksh/zsh, dash/ash/busybox as /bin/sh, GNU vs BSD/macOS vs busybox coreutils, CI containers, Alpine, or unknown targets. Covers bashisms, non-portable utility flags (readlink -f, sed -i, grep -P, date -d), shebang and interpreter targeting, locale and word-splitting hazards, and portable replacements.

Quick start

  1. Copy the install prompt. Use the green button above this README.
  2. Send it to your agent. Paste it into your coding agent’s chat and send.
  3. Review the setup. Your agent checks the skill’s instructions, requirements, and installation scope.
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About this listing

Category
Developer tools
Reported license
Not specified
Listing language (estimated)
English
Review status
Not individually reviewed
Agent compatibility
Atlas installation supports Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Skill-specific dependencies and features are checked during setup.
Shell Portability | Agent Skills Atlas