What is the main purpose of the CLI for Anygen?

The CLI for Anygen allows users to generate various types of professional content, such as slides and documents, directly from natural language prompts in a command-line environment.

What are the prerequisites for using this CLI?

You need Python 3.10 or higher installed on your system, along with the Anygen package.

Can I use this tool for automation?

Yes, the CLI supports JSON output for programmatic use, making it suitable for integration with AI agents and other automation tools.

Is there an interactive mode available?

Yes, the CLI features an interactive REPL mode that allows users to enter commands with tab-completion and command history.

How does the state management work in this CLI?

The CLI maintains session state with features like undo/redo for command history, project persistence in JSON format, and session tracking for modifications.

CLI for Anygen

Name: CLI for Anygen
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Author: hkuds

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Generate professional content from the command line.

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Updated Aug 3, 2026

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What CLI for Anygen does

The CLI for Anygen provides a powerful command-line interface designed for generating a variety of professional content, including slides, documents, websites, and diagrams, directly from natural language prompts. This tool is particularly useful for developers and designers who prefer working in a terminal environment and want to automate content generation tasks. With its stateful design, users can maintain session history and manage projects efficiently.

Installation is straightforward, requiring Python 3.10 or higher and the Anygen package. Once set up, users can access a range of commands to create new projects, manage tasks, and configure settings. The interactive REPL mode allows for easy command entry with features like tab-completion and command history, making it user-friendly for both beginners and experienced users.

The CLI supports both human-readable and machine-readable output formats, which is essential for integrating with AI agents or other automation tools. Users can generate JSON outputs for programmatic use, ensuring that the content can be easily parsed and utilized in various applications. The command structure is organized into groups for task management, file operations, configuration management, and session tracking, providing a comprehensive toolset for managing content generation workflows.

Overall, this CLI is ideal for power users and AI agents looking to streamline their content creation processes through a robust command-line interface. Its ability to handle multiple content types and maintain project state makes it a valuable addition to any developer or designer's toolkit.

When to use it

Use this CLI when you need to generate content programmatically or prefer working in a terminal environment for efficiency.

When not to use it

This tool may not be suitable for users who prefer graphical interfaces or require advanced editing features not provided by the CLI.

What you can build with it

Automate Presentation Creation

Use the CLI to generate slide decks automatically from text prompts, saving time on manual design.

Manage Content Projects

Create and manage content projects efficiently using the project management commands available in the CLI.

Integrate with AI Agents

Utilize the JSON output format to integrate the CLI with AI agents for automated content generation tasks.

How to install CLI for Anygen

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1. Install with the skills CLI

npx skills add hkuds/cli-anything/skills --agent claude-code

2. Or install it manually

Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.

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Written by hkuds

cli-anything-anygen

A stateful command-line interface for AnyGen OpenAPI — generate professional slides, documents, websites, diagrams, and more from natural language prompts. Designed for AI agents and power users.

Installation

This CLI is installed as part of the cli-anything-anygen package:

pip install cli-anything-anygen

Prerequisites:

Python 3.10+
anygen must be installed on your system

Usage

Basic Commands

# Show help
cli-anything-anygen --help

# Start interactive REPL mode
cli-anything-anygen

# Create a new project
cli-anything-anygen project new -o project.json

# Run with JSON output (for agent consumption)
cli-anything-anygen --json project info -p project.json

REPL Mode

When invoked without a subcommand, the CLI enters an interactive REPL session:

cli-anything-anygen
# Enter commands interactively with tab-completion and history

Command Groups

Task

Task management — create, poll, download, and run tasks.

Command	Description
`create`	Create a generation task
`status`	Query task status (non-blocking)
`poll`	Poll task until completion (blocking)
`download`	Download the generated file for a completed task
`thumbnail`	Download thumbnail image for a completed task
`run`	Full workflow: create, poll, download
`list`	List locally cached task records
`prepare`	Multi-turn requirement analysis before creating a task

File

File operations — upload reference files.

Command	Description
`upload`	Upload a reference file to get a file_token

Config

Configuration management — API key and settings.

Command	Description
`set`	Set a configuration value
`get`	Get a configuration value (or show all)
`delete`	Delete a configuration value
`path`	Show the config file path

Session

Session management — history, undo, redo.

Command	Description
`status`	Show session status
`history`	Show command history
`undo`	Undo last command
`redo`	Redo last undone command

Examples

Create a New Project

Create a new anygen project file.

cli-anything-anygen project new -o myproject.json
# Or with JSON output for programmatic use
cli-anything-anygen --json project new -o myproject.json

Interactive REPL Session

Start an interactive session with undo/redo support.

cli-anything-anygen
# Enter commands interactively
# Use 'help' to see available commands
# Use 'undo' and 'redo' for history navigation

State Management

The CLI maintains session state with:

Undo/Redo: Up to 50 levels of history
Project persistence: Save/load project state as JSON
Session tracking: Track modifications and changes

Output Formats

All commands support dual output modes:

Human-readable (default): Tables, colors, formatted text
Machine-readable (--json flag): Structured JSON for agent consumption

# Human output
cli-anything-anygen project info -p project.json

# JSON output for agents
cli-anything-anygen --json project info -p project.json

For AI Agents

When using this CLI programmatically:

Always use --json flag for parseable output
Check return codes - 0 for success, non-zero for errors
Parse stderr for error messages on failure
Use absolute paths for all file operations
Verify outputs exist after export operations

More Information

Full documentation: See README.md in the package
Test coverage: See TEST.md in the package
Methodology: See HARNESS.md in the cli-anything-plugin

Version

1.0.0

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