Shell Translator
Say what you want, get the command that does it
Describe a terminal task in plain English and get the command that does it. Perfect for new OpenClaw users because the payoff is immediate: ask for a one-liner, understand the flags, then run it yourself.
PROMPT
Translate my plain-English description into a working shell command. For the command you generate: (1) explain what each part does (flags, pipes, redirects), (2) warn me if anything is destructive or irreversible, (3) note any macOS vs Linux differences (GNU vs BSD). If the task is complex enough to warrant a script instead of a one-liner, write a proper bash script with error handling and comments. Ask my OS if it matters for the command. What I want to do: [describe in plain English]
How It Works
Describe what you want to do in plain English and your Claw translates it into
a shell command or small script. It also explains the moving parts so you learn
something instead of pasting magic from the internet.
What You Get
- Natural language → shell command translation
- Explanation of flags, pipes, redirects, and placeholders
- macOS vs Linux variants when GNU/BSD differences matter
- Warnings for destructive commands before you run them
- Option to turn a one-liner into a reusable script
Setup Steps
- Describe the task in plain English
- Mention your OS if compatibility matters
- Review the command and explanation
- Run it yourself once it looks right
Tips
- Great first OpenClaw recipe because it works with almost no setup
- Ask for "the safest version first" if files might be modified
- Ask for a reusable script with comments if you'll run it again
- Works especially well for `find`, `grep`, `awk`, `sed`, `jq`, and `curl`
- Good companion for Git Rescue and Pipeline Paramedic