CW CLI Explorer

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This skill helps you explore the capabilities of the cw CLI, including available components and archetypes, to understand what features you can add to your repository. Use it when you're new to the CLI or need to decide which components to integrate into a project.

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DevelopmentBeginner
6/2/2026
Claude Code
#cw-cli#cli-exploration#project-scaffolding#coreweave

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Automated summary

This skill helps users discover the capabilities of the cw CLI, explore available components and archetypes, and decide what features to add to a repository.

Strengths

  • Interactive exploration of CLI features and options
  • Context-aware recommendations based on user's project type
  • Provides clear guidance on next steps and related skills

Limitations

  • Requires the cw CLI to be installed and configured
  • Limited to the capabilities of the cw CLI; no custom extensions
When to use it

Use when you are new to the cw CLI or want to understand what components and archetypes are available for your project.

When not to use it

Do not use if you already know exactly which component or archetype you need; use the specific skill instead.

Security analysis

Caution
Quality score90/100

The skill uses Bash for installation via piping a remote script, which is a high-risk pattern. Additionally, it allows any cw command (Bash(cw:*)), which, while not inherently destructive, grants broad CLI access. No data exfiltration or destructive actions are instructed, but the installation method warrants caution.

Findings
  • •Instructs piping a remote script directly to bash (gh api ... | bash), which poses a supply chain risk if the repository is compromised.
How this analysis is made

Examples

Explore cw CLI capabilities
I'm new to the cw CLI. Can you show me what it can do and what components it offers?
Find components for an existing repo
I have an existing Go service repo. What components should I add to improve it?

name: cw-explore description: Discover what the cw CLI can do for you. Use when learning about cw CLI capabilities, exploring available components and archetypes, or deciding what features to add to a repository. allowed-tools:

  • Bash(cw version)
  • Bash(cw:*)

CW CLI Explorer

Interactive discovery skill for the CoreWeave engineering CLI. Helps you understand what's available and what might benefit your project.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

  • You're new to the cw CLI and want to learn what it offers
  • You want to see what components are available to add to a repo
  • You want to explore archetype options for a new project
  • You need to understand what a specific component or archetype does

Instructions

Step 1: Check CLI Status

First, verify the CLI is installed and check the version:

cw version

If not installed, guide the user to install it:

gh api -H 'Accept: application/vnd.github.v3.raw' \
   "repos/coreweave/cw-eng-cli/contents/scripts/install.sh" | bash

Step 2: Understand User Context

Ask the user about their context:

  1. Are they exploring for a new project or an existing repo?
  2. What kind of project (Go service, Python app, general)?
  3. What problems are they trying to solve?

Step 3: Show Relevant Options

Based on context, present the most relevant options:

For new projects:

  • Explain available archetypes (blank-repo, go-http-service)
  • Show how to preview: cw scaffold generate -a

For existing repos:

  • List available component groups and what they solve
  • Recommend based on what the repo is missing

Component Categories:

| Category | Components | Solves | |----------|------------|--------| | backstage | catalog-yaml-* | Service catalog registration | | github | codeowners | Code ownership and review routing | | github | workflow-megalinter | Comprehensive linting | | github | workflow-renovate | Dependency updates | | github | workflow-claude-review-prs | AI PR review | | github | workflow-close-stale-prs | PR hygiene | | helm | chart-basic | Kubernetes deployment |

Step 4: Deep Dive

If the user wants more info about a specific component or archetype:

cw scaffold info -c   # For component info
cw scaffold info -a   # For archetype info

Step 5: Next Steps

Based on what they want to do, guide them to the appropriate skill:

  • /cw-repo for creating a new repository
  • /cw-scaffold for adding components or generating archetypes
  • /cw-dev for setting up their development environment

Quick Reference

Check what's available:

cw scaffold generate -c  # Interactive component selection
cw scaffold generate -a  # Interactive archetype selection

Get component details:

cw scaffold info -c --version latest

Check your current setup:

cw version
ls ~/.cw/cli/

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Original excerpt: Quick Reference

Check what's available:

cw scaffold generate -c  # Interactive component selection
cw scaffold generate -a  # Interactive archetype selection

Get component details:

cw scaffold info -c --version latest

Check your current setup:

cw version
ls ~/.cw/cli/

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Claude Code
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