using-tmux-for-interactive-commands
Use when you need to run interactive CLI tools (vim, git rebase -i, Python REPL, etc.) that require real-time input/output - provides tmux-based approach for controlling interactive sessions through detached sessions and send-keys
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Discovery
100%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is a well-crafted skill description that clearly communicates its purpose, provides concrete examples of applicable tools, and explicitly states when to use it. The technical specificity (tmux, detached sessions, send-keys) combined with practical examples (vim, git rebase -i, Python REPL) makes it highly distinguishable and actionable for skill selection.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions and tools: 'run interactive CLI tools (vim, git rebase -i, Python REPL, etc.)' and describes the approach 'tmux-based approach for controlling interactive sessions through detached sessions and send-keys'. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Explicitly answers both what ('provides tmux-based approach for controlling interactive sessions through detached sessions and send-keys') and when ('Use when you need to run interactive CLI tools... that require real-time input/output') with clear trigger guidance. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes natural keywords users would say: 'interactive CLI tools', 'vim', 'git rebase -i', 'Python REPL', 'real-time input/output', 'tmux', 'interactive sessions'. These are terms developers naturally use when needing this functionality. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Clear niche focused specifically on interactive CLI tools requiring real-time I/O via tmux. The specific mention of tmux, detached sessions, and send-keys creates a distinct trigger profile unlikely to conflict with general CLI or coding skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
92%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a high-quality skill that efficiently teaches tmux-based interactive command control. It excels at actionability with numerous executable examples and clear workflow sequencing. The 'Common Mistakes' section adds significant value by addressing real failure modes. Minor weakness is the reference to an external wrapper script without providing its contents or confirming its availability.
Suggestions
Either include the tmux-wrapper.sh script contents inline or remove the reference if the script may not exist in all environments
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is lean and efficient, assuming Claude's competence with tmux and terminal concepts. No unnecessary explanations of what tmux is or how terminals work - jumps straight to actionable patterns. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides fully executable, copy-paste ready commands throughout. The quick reference table, core pattern examples, and common patterns sections all contain concrete, working code that can be used immediately. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Clear 6-step workflow with explicit sequencing (create → wait → send → capture → repeat → terminate). Includes validation via capture-pane to see current state, and explicitly addresses timing issues with sleep recommendations. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Well-organized with clear sections and a quick reference table, but references a helper wrapper at a specific path without explaining if it exists or providing its contents. The content is appropriately structured but could better signal what's essential vs. advanced. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Validation
87%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 14 / 16 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
metadata_version | 'metadata' field is not a dictionary | Warning |
license_field | 'license' field is missing | Warning |
Total | 14 / 16 Passed | |
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