---
name: "Shell Standards"
description: "Cross-project shell scripting standards for safety and predictable automation."
applyTo: "**/*.sh"
---

- Use defensive scripting with explicit error handling.
- Quote variables and paths.
- Validate inputs before using them in commands.
- Keep scripts modular and avoid hidden side effects.
- Avoid unsafe deletion patterns, silent failures, and hardcoded environment-specific paths.
- Keep scripts ShellCheck-compatible where feasible.