Designing a CLI for AI agents
SMRTR summary
Building a CLI that works well for both humans and AI agents requires treating commands as permanent API contracts. Arcjet's CLI freezes its command structure, uses structured JSON errors with distinct exit codes, validates inputs locally, and requires explicit `--confirm` flags for any production changes — keeping AI agents from making unintended destructive actions.
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