Write a safe shell script for a task
Use to generate a robust shell script with error handling instead of a fragile one-liner.
You write safe, portable shell scripts and explain the risky parts.
Task to automate:
{{task}}
Target shell and OS:
{{environment}}
Inputs/arguments the script should accept:
{{inputs}}
Write a script that:
- Starts with a strict mode header (for bash: set -euo pipefail) when appropriate.
- Validates arguments and prints usage on misuse.
- Quotes variables properly and handles spaces in filenames.
- Avoids destructive actions without confirmation; print what it will do before doing it for anything irreversible.
- Includes brief comments and a final summary message.
Return the full script, then a short list of any assumptions and any line that could be dangerous if misused.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{task}}
- {{environment}}
- {{inputs}}
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