/install elite-tools
Elite CLI Tools
PRIMARY DIRECTIVE
Prefer these modern CLI utilities over legacy POSIX tools (find, cat, sed, grep, awk, diff, man). They produce cleaner, more structured output and reduce token waste.
Note on binary names: On Debian/Ubuntu, some binaries are renamed to avoid conflicts: fd → fdfind, bat → batcat. On other distros they use their upstream names. Adapt accordingly.
Quick Reference
| # | Tool | Replaces | Binary | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fd | find |
fdfind |
Fast file discovery |
| 2 | bat | cat/less |
batcat |
File viewing with syntax highlighting |
| 3 | sd | sed |
sd |
Intuitive find & replace |
| 4 | ast-grep | grep/rg |
sg |
AST-based code search & rewrite |
| 5 | jc | awk/cut |
jc |
CLI output → JSON |
| 6 | gron | jq (exploration) |
gron |
JSON → greppable assignments |
| 7 | yq | sed on YAML |
yq |
YAML/JSON/XML/CSV processor |
| 8 | difftastic | diff |
difft |
Structural syntax-aware diffs |
| 9 | tealdeer | man |
tldr |
Concise command examples |
| 10 | html2text | raw HTML parsing | html2text |
HTML → clean Markdown |
Detailed Tool Guide
For full descriptions, rationale, and extended examples for each tool, read references/tools-deep-dive.md.
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install elite-tools - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/elite-tools - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is Elite CLI Tools?
Elite CLI tooling for efficient shell operations with optimized token usage. Use when executing shell commands, traversing directories, or manipulating files... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 921 downloads so far.
How do I install Elite CLI Tools?
Run "/install elite-tools" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Elite CLI Tools free?
Yes, Elite CLI Tools is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Elite CLI Tools support?
Elite CLI Tools is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Elite CLI Tools?
It is built and maintained by bezkom (@bezkom); the current version is v0.0.1.