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 strong skill description that clearly defines its purpose (running interactive CLI tools), provides concrete examples (vim, git rebase -i, Python REPL), explains the mechanism (tmux-based with detached sessions and send-keys), and includes an explicit 'Use when' clause. The description is specific enough to distinguish it from general CLI or coding skills while including natural trigger terms users would actually use.
| 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 | Clearly 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 explicit 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'. Good coverage of specific tool names and concepts. | 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 executable examples and clear workflow sequencing. The only weakness is the reference to an external wrapper script at a specific filesystem path without clarifying its availability or contents.
Suggestions
Either include the tmux-wrapper.sh script contents inline, link to where it can be found, or remove the reference if it's not essential to the skill
| 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 code examples throughout. The quick reference table, core patterns, and common patterns sections all contain concrete, working commands with specific syntax. | 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 the 'Common Mistakes' section provides error recovery guidance. | 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 that file exists or providing its contents. The content is appropriately sized for a single file but the external reference is unclear. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Validation
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Validation — 11 / 11 Passed
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- obra/superpowers-lab
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