CLI-Anything: Making ALL Software Agent-Native
Today's Software Serves Humans👨💻. Tomorrow's Users will be Agents🤖.
CLI-Anything: Bridging the Gap Between AI Agents and the World's Software
🌐 CLI-Hub: pip install cli-anything-hub then cli-hub install <name> — browse, install, and manage all community-built CLIs. Want to add your own? Open a PR — the hub updates instantly.
🎬 See Demos: Watch AI agents use generated CLIs plus preview, live preview, and trajectory loops to produce real artifacts — CAD builds, 3D scenes, diagrams, gameplay, subtitles, and more.
🙋 [Become a Contributor, or Request a CLI]: Join us! Sign up to build a new CLI harness — once reviewed and merged, you'll gain access as one of our community contributors! Wish CLI-Anything supported a specific software or service? Submit a wishlist request!
One Command Line: Make any software agent-ready for Pi, OpenClaw, nanobot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc. 中文文档 | 日本語ドキュメント | Deutsch
📰 News
Thanks to all invaluable efforts from the community! More updates continuously on the way everyday..
2026-05-30 🧭 Hermes skill proposed (#320), adding a CLI-Anything orchestration skill with installer scripts and HARNESS fallback guidance. 🗺️ ArcGIS Pro was proposed for the public registry (#318) as a Windows/ArcPy CLI for cartography, geoprocessing, feature editing, and live-Pro MCP workflows.
2026-05-27 🔧 CLI-Hub registry date updates now handle python -m pip install commands (#312), improving package-date detection for registry automation.
2026-05-23 📝 Obsidian Agent CLI was proposed for the public registry (#307), bringing a PyPI-installed Obsidian automation CLI with persistent agent memory workflows and a pinned skill link.
2026-05-21 🔒 Sketch CLI token-file handling was hardened against path traversal and symlink escapes (#304).
2026-05-20 📓 Joplin CLI was proposed (#300) with notebooks, notes, to-dos, tags, attachments, search/sync, import/export, server/E2EE helpers, full docs, packaged skill docs, and a 134-test validation baseline.
2026-05-20 🎛️ Rekordbox CLI merged (#252) with guarded SQLCipher write paths, backup-required forced writes, smoke coverage, and root skill sync. 📚 Calibre CLI merged (#223) with library/search/metadata/conversion/export workflows, 41 unit tests, real-Calibre E2E evidence, and root skill validation. 🧊 3MF CLI merged (#209) with mesh inspection, hole resizing, repair, comparison, and preserved triangle attributes. 🎙️ MiniMax CLI merged (#189) with chat/TTS workflows, JSON-safe model/voice listing, REPL quote handling, and smoke/E2E coverage. 🎮 UEAtelier joined the registry (#297) as an Unreal Editor MCP self-extension workbench with a Python CLI proxy.
2026-05-19 🛠️ Existing harnesses got a quality/security pass — Zoom downloads recordings from direct URLs (#294), Obsidian search now uses the Local REST API vendor content types (#289), LibreOffice headless conversion is more robust on macOS (#290), and XML/SVG/ODF/MLT/MusicXML/CSL parsing now routes untrusted input through defusedxml (#296).
2026-05-18 📈 README presentation refreshed with the Trendshift badge and centered project header polish (#285, #286), keeping the landing section focused on discovery and project momentum.
2026-05-17 🌐 CLI-Hub registry handling was hardened (#281) — registry entries are now copied before _source tagging, preventing cached or mocked registry data from being mutated in place.
2026-05-16 🔧 n8n received the REPL banner crash fix that later merged into main (#280), restoring the no-subcommand interactive startup path with regression coverage.
Earlier news (Apr 10–18)
2026-04-18 🧩 All SKILL.md files are now being unified under the top-level skills/ directory — every CLI skill can be installed from one canonical source with npx skills add HKUDS/CLI-Anything --skill <skill-name> -g -y. We also added root-skill validation CI, synced contribution / PR docs and REPL skill-path hints to the new layout, and refreshed the CLI-Hub install-first frontend around the new npx skills flow.
2026-04-17 🌐 CLI-Hub received another install UX pass — public registry metadata and skill coverage were tightened, visit counting was corrected, and the web hub was further refined. 🧪 Shotcut render output duration was fixed (#92). 📝 SKILL contribution paths were corrected for the new docs flow (#224), and the skill generator now safely handles empty intros (#203).
2026-04-16 🗺️ QGIS CLI merged (#207) — a full GIS / map authoring harness landed. 🧬 UniMol Tools CLI merged (#219) for molecular modeling workflows. 🌐 CLI-Hub also added more public CLIs, including py4csr, refreshed its generated meta-skill, corrected SKILL contribution docs, and fixed apt-get package extraction in skill generation (#204).
2026-04-16 📈 Unreal Insights CLI expanded — added background capture session control (capture start/status/snapshot/stop), engine-root-matched UnrealInsights.exe resolution/build flows, and refreshed docs/tests for the new orchestration workflow.
2026-04-15 🌐 CLI-Hub updated to v0.2.0 — the PyPI package now supports public CLIs from multiple install sources (pip, npm, brew, bundled/system tools), backed by a new public_registry.json. The Hub frontend was redesigned with separate CLI-Anything CLIs and Public CLIs decks, and live end-to-end checks now cover real install, update, and uninstall flows across both pip and npm packages.
2026-04-14 🧭 Safari CLI merged (#212) and added to the Hub registry — browser automation via safari-mcp. 🎬 Kdenlive also received compatibility fixes for Gen 5 project output and invalid project generation.
2026-04-13 📓 Obsidian CLI merged (#211) — knowledge management harness via the Local REST API, with 48 unit tests and 7 E2E tests. ⛓️ Eth2-Quickstart CLI merged (#195) — Ethereum staking node management harness. 📚 Zotero CLI updated to v0.4.1 (#201) — now shipped from its standalone repo, and CLI-Hub gained support for remote skill_md URLs.
2026-04-11 🔗 n8n CLI merged (#188) — workflow automation harness for self-hosted automation flows. 🔧 Exa CLI fix (#205) added the x-exa-integration header for usage tracking. 📦 CLI-Hub also gained its PyPI auto-publish workflow and package refresh pipeline.
2026-04-10 📦 CLI-Hub package manager launched — pip install cli-anything-hub to browse, search, install, update, and uninstall CLI-Anything harnesses from one command. The web Hub also shipped its first install-focused frontend refresh and "Empower yourself" toolkit card.
Earlier news (Apr 1–9)
2026-04-09 🧹 Cleanup and docs pass (#200) — fixed Openscreen test subtotals, added Openscreen to the Chinese README and project structure, and clarified /cli-anything command syntax in the docs.
2026-04-08 🎬 Openscreen CLI merged (#183) — screen recording editor harness with 101 tests. ☁️ CloudAnalyzer CLI merged (#181) — cloud cost analysis harness with 27 commands. 🌊 SeaClip / PM2 / ChromaDB harnesses merged (#129).
2026-04-07 🔄 Dify Workflow CLI merged (#191) — workflow automation wrapper. 🔧 Inkscape auto-save fix (#193, fixes #182). 🛡️ DomShell security hardening (#156) — URL validation and DOM sanitization for the browser CLI. 🥧 Pi Coding Agent extension merged (#178).
2026-04-06 🔍 Exa CLI merged (#172) — AI-powered web search and answers harness. 🎮 Godot CLI merged (#140) — game engine harness with a full demo-game E2E pipeline. ☁️ CloudAnalyzer review fixes and frontend improvements also landed.
2026-04-03 🧪 WireMock CLI merged (#170) — HTTP mock server harness for API testing. 🥧 Pi Coding Agent extension support also landed, and CLI demo recordings were added to the docs.
2026-04-01 ⚔️ Slay the Spire II CLI merged (#148) — deck-building roguelike harness. 🎥 VideoCaptioner CLI merged (#166) — AI-powered video captioning harness. 🛰️ IntelWatch was added to the registry for B2B OSINT workflows.
Earlier news (Mar 23–30)
2026-03-30 🏗️ CLI-Anything v0.2.0 — HARNESS.md progressive disclosure redesign. Detailed guides extracted into guides/ for on-demand loading. Phases 1–7 now contiguous. Key Principles and Rules merged into a single authoritative section.
2026-03-29 📐 Blender skill docs updated — enforce absolute render paths and correct prerequisites.
2026-03-28 🌐 CLIBrowser added to CLI-Hub registry for agent-accessible browser automation.
2026-03-27 📚 Zotero SKILL.md enhanced with agent-facing constraints; REPL config and executable resolution fixes.
2026-03-26 📖 Zotero CLI harness landed for Zotero desktop (library management, collections, citations). Draw.io custom ID bugfix (#132) and registry.json syntax fix.
2026-03-25 🎮 RenderDoc CLI merged for GPU frame capture analysis. FreeCAD updated for v1.1. Blender EEVEE engine name corrected. Zoom token permissions hardened.
2026-03-24 🏭 FreeCAD CLI added with 258 commands across 17 groups. iTerm2 and Teltonika RMS harnesses added to registry.
2026-03-23 🤖 Launched CLI-Hub meta-skill — agents can now discover and install CLIs autonomously. Krita CLI harness merged for digital painting.
Earlier news (Mar 11–22)
2026-03-22 🎵 MuseScore CLI merged with transpose, export, and instrument management.
2026-03-21 🔧 Infrastructure improvements — refined test harnesses and documentation across multiple CLIs. Enhanced Windows compatibility for several backends.
2026-03-20 🌐 Novita AI CLI added for OpenAI-compatible API access. Registry metadata improvements for better hub discovery.
2026-03-19 📦 Package structure refinements across harnesses. Improved SKILL.md generation with better command documentation.
2026-03-18 🧪 Test coverage expansion — additional E2E scenarios and edge case validation across multiple CLIs.
2026-03-17 🌐 Launched the CLI-Hub — a central registry where you can browse, search, and install any CLI with a single pip command.
2026-03-16 🤖 Added SKILL.md generation (Phase 6.5) — every generated CLI now ships with an AI-discoverable skill definition.
2026-03-15 🐾 Support for OpenClaw from the community! Merged Windows cygpath guard for cross-platform support.
2026-03-14 🔒 Fixed a GIMP Script-Fu path injection vulnerability and added Japanese README translation.
2026-03-13 🔌 Qodercli plugin officially merged as a community contribution with dedicated setup scripts.
2026-03-12 📦 Codex skill integration landed, bringing CLI-Anything to yet another AI coding platform.
2026-03-11 📞 Zoom video conferencing harness added as the 11th supported application.
🤔 Why CLI?
CLI is the universal interface for both humans and AI agents:
• Structured & Composable - Text commands match LLM format and chain for complex workflows
• Lightweight & Universal - Minimal overhead, works across all systems without dependencies
• Self-Describing - --help flags provide automatic documentation agents can discover
• Proven Success - Claude Code runs thousands of real workflows through CLI daily
• Agent-First Design - Structured JSON output eliminates parsing complexity
• Deterministic & Reliable - Consistent results enable predictable agent behavior
🚀 Quick Start
CLI-Anything has two equally useful starting points:
| Goal |
Start Here |
| Use the existing CLI ecosystem now |
Install cli-anything-hub, browse the registry, and install ready-made CLIs. |
| Build a new agent-native CLI |
Install the CLI-Anything plugin/skill for your agent, then run the 7-phase harness generator. |
Phase 1: Empower yourself — your CLI toolkit
Install the CLI-Hub package manager first. It lets you browse, search, inspect, install, update, uninstall, and launch CLI-Anything harnesses plus public third-party CLIs from one command.
PIP
pip install cli-anything-hub
| Command |
What it does |
cli-hub list |
Browse the registry |
cli-hub search <query> |
Search by keyword |
cli-hub info <name> |
Inspect one CLI |
cli-hub install <name> |
Install from CLI-Hub |
cli-hub update <name> |
Update an install |
cli-hub uninstall <name> |
Remove an install |
cli-hub launch <name> [args...] |
Run an installed CLI |
# Browse what is available
cli-hub list
cli-hub search image
# Install and try a CLI immediately
cli-hub install gimp
cli-hub info gimp
cli-hub launch gimp
Some CLIs wrap real desktop or backend software. If a selected CLI needs GIMP, Blender, LibreOffice, or another upstream tool, install that upstream application too.
Phase 1.5: Empower your agents — install in one command
Give SKILL-compatible agents the CLI-Hub meta-skill so they can discover and install the right CLI for a task.
Also available on: ClawHub, SkillHub, SkillHub.cn
NPX SKILLS
npx skills add HKUDS/CLI-Anything --skill cli-hub-meta-skill -g -y
Works with: OpenClaw, Nanobot, Claude Code, Codex, Reasonix, Antigravity, and other SKILL-compatible agents.
Then prompt:
Find appropriate CLI software in CLI-Hub and complete the task: ...
Phase 3: Build a new CLI when the registry does not have one yet
Use the CLI-Anything generator when you need a new harness for software, a codebase, or an internal tool that is not already available through CLI-Hub.
Prerequisites
⚡ Claude Code
Step 1: Add the Marketplace
CLI-Anything is distributed as a Claude Code plugin marketplace hosted on GitHub.
# Add the CLI-Anything marketplace
/plugin marketplace add HKUDS/CLI-Anything
Step 2: Install the Plugin
# Install the cli-anything plugin from the marketplace
/plugin install cli-anything
That's it. The plugin is now available in your Claude Code session.
Note for Win Users: Claude Code runs shell commands via bash. On Windows, install Git for Windows (includes bash and
cygpath) or use WSL; otherwise commands may fail with cygpath: command not found.
Step 3: Build a CLI in One Command
# /cli-anything <software-path-or-repo>
# Generate a complete CLI for GIMP (all 7 phases)
/cli-anything ./gimp
Command compatibility across Claude Code versions:
- Use
/cli-anything as the primary entrypoint.
- On older builds where
/cli-anything isn't recognized after confirming the plugin is installed and loaded, try the legacy entry form /cli-anything:cli-anything.
- Auxiliary commands keep the
:subcommand form (e.g. /cli-anything:refine).
If you see Unknown skill: cli-anything, focus on plugin install/load first (both entry forms reference the same skill, so swapping forms won't help):
- Reload plugin commands:
/reload-plugins
- Verify the plugin is loaded:
/help cli-anything (CLI-Anything help/commands should appear)
- Reinstall from marketplace if needed:
/plugin marketplace add HKUDS/CLI-Anything/plugin install cli-anything
- After confirming the plugin is available, retry the entry command:
- Preferred:
/cli-anything ./gimp
- Older builds only:
/cli-anything:cli-anything ./gimp
This runs the full pipeline:
- 🔍 Analyze — Scans source code, maps GUI actions to APIs
- 📐 Design — Architects command groups, state model, output formats
- 🔨 Implement — Builds Click CLI with REPL, JSON output, undo/redo
- 📋 Plan Tests — Creates TEST.md with unit + E
CLI-Anything is a project that generates agent-native command-line interfaces for existing software, so AI agents (Claude Code, Codex, Pi, OpenClaw, Cursor, etc.) can control that software through structured CLI commands instead of GUI automation.