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name: shell description: >- Runs the rest of a /shell request as a literal shell command. Use only when the user explicitly invokes /shell and wants the following text executed directly in the terminal. disable-model-invocation: true

Run Shell Commands

Use this skill only when the user explicitly invokes /shell.

Behavior

  1. Treat all user text after the /shell invocation as the literal shell command to run.
  2. Execute that command immediately with the terminal tool.
  3. Do not rewrite, explain, or "improve" the command before running it.
  4. Do not inspect the repository first unless the command itself requires repository context.
  5. If the user invokes /shell without any following text, ask them which command to run.

Response

  • Run the command first.
  • Then briefly report the exit status and any important stdout or stderr.

Overview

shell is a free skill on OpenRuna. Runs the rest of a /shell request as a literal shell command. Use only when the user explicitly invokes /shell and wants the following text executed directly in the terminal.

What this skill does

Looking for a dependable skill? "shell" gives you a tested starting point instead of a blank prompt box. Runs the rest of a /shell request as a literal shell command. Use only when the user explicitly invokes /shell and wants the following text executed directly in the terminal. OpenRuna cross-links it to related prompts, agents, and tools, which makes assembling a full workflow around it straightforward. Paste it straight into a chat, drop it into a system prompt, or store it as a reusable skill.

Use cases

  • Fork it as a baseline and layer in your own project context, constraints, and examples.
  • Keep it in a shared library as the canonical version of this skill for your organisation.
  • Use "shell" when you need a repeatable skill for professional work without rewriting instructions every time.
  • Hand "shell" to a new teammate so their skill output matches your team's quality bar from day one.

Example output

Running this skill produces output shaped like the source material below:

# Run Shell Commands

Use this skill only when the user explicitly invokes `/shell`.

## Behavior

1. Treat all user text after the `/shell` invocation as the literal shell command to run.
2. Execute that command immediately with the terminal tool.
3. Do not rewrite, explain, or "improve" the command before running it.
4. Do not inspect the repository first unless the command itself requires repository context.
5. If the user invokes `/shell` without any following text, ask them which command to run.

## Response

- Run the command first.
- Then briefly report the exit status and any important…

Results vary by model and temperature; treat the first response as a draft and refine it with follow-up prompts.

Tips by platform

Claude

With Claude, drop this skill into Project knowledge so every chat in the project inherits it. Ask Claude to restate the goal first, then run — it catches edge cases early.

ChatGPT

In ChatGPT, start a fresh chat and paste this skill verbatim, then follow up with "apply this to [your context]." Pick a current GPT model for coding or reasoning tasks.

Cursor

Cursor users can store this skill as a project rule so Agent mode applies it automatically. Mention it with @ when you want it scoped to a single task.

Frequently asked questions

What is "shell"?
It is a skill listed on OpenRuna — Runs the rest of a /shell request as a literal shell command. Use only when the user explicitly invokes /shell and wants the following text executed directly in the terminal. You can copy and adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or any other AI assistant.
Is "shell" free to use?
Most OpenRuna resources are open or CC0-licensed. Check the license shown on this page before commercial use; premium collections are clearly marked as such.
How do I get the best results from this skill?
Replace any placeholders, add your project context, and ask the model to confirm its assumptions first. Iterate over 2–3 follow-up turns rather than expecting a perfect first response.
Does "shell" work with both Claude and ChatGPT?
Yes — it is model-agnostic text, so it runs on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Cursor. The tips on this page cover each of those assistants specifically.
Where can I find resources related to "shell"?
Scroll to the Related resources section on this page, or open the matching category hub on OpenRuna to find connected prompts, tools, agents, and datasets in the same topic area.

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