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test-cli-usability
Write scenario tests that verify your CLI tool is usable by AI agents. Ensures commands work non-interactively, provide clear output, and don't hang on prompts. Use when you want to prove your CLI is agent-friendly.
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# Test Your CLI's Agent Usability
This recipe helps you write scenario tests that verify your CLI tool works well when operated by AI agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, etc.). A CLI that's agent-friendly means:
- All commands can run non-interactively (no stdin prompts that hang)
- Output is parseable and informative
- Error messages are clear enough for an agent to self-correct
- Help text enables discovery (`--help` works on every subcommand)
## Prerequisites
Install the Scenario SDK:
```bash