Script

Script Skill

When you need multiple pieces of information or need to perform several operations, write a short Python or shell script and run it with the bash tool.

One script call is better than many separate tool calls — it saves round-trips and keeps context clean.

When to Use

• Combining grep + wc + sort into one pipeline
• Processing data through multiple transformation steps
• Running a sequence of dependent commands where each needs the previous output
• Installing dependencies and running a verification in one shot

When NOT to Use

• Simple single commands (just use bash directly)
• When you need to read the output of one step before deciding the next
• Debugging — keep steps separate so you can see what failed

Examples

Instead of 3 separate search calls: