Open CLI

mise

scriptablepackage management
$ curl https://mise.run | sh
Summary

Tool versions, polyglot dev, and env setup from the terminal.

  • mise fits local ai well, especially for tool versions, polyglot dev, and env setup from the terminal.
  • 78,870 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Easy to automate.
  • Good fit for coding-agent workflows and repeatable scripts.
  • Output is mostly text-first, so verify results before scripting around it.
ai-mise-SKILL.md

Mise guide

Tool versions, polyglot dev, and env setup from the terminal. Built by jdx.

Open CLI packages the install path, verify step, and safe-start workflow so this tool can move from “interesting CLI” to something you can actually use. It also integrates with skills.sh so each CLI comes with the right companion skills, not just a binary and a docs link.

When to apply

  • tool versions, polyglot dev, and env setup from the terminal.
  • You need packages and builds in both local dev and CI.
  • You need tool versions.
  • You need polyglot dev.
  • You need env setup.

Quick reference

Installcurl https://mise.run | sh
Verifymise --version
First real commandmise use node@20 python@3.12

Open CLI × skills.sh

Open CLI integrates mise with the right skills.sh companions so you get the tool and the workflow together.

Environment Setup

Recommended pairing

Open CLI recommends this skills.sh skill because it fits package management workflows. Get local toolchains installed and repeatable before deeper automation.

View on skills.sh
$ npx skills add https://github.com/supercent-io/skills-template --skill environment-setup
Starter prompt

Use mise together with the Environment Setup skills.sh skill. Start with safe inspection commands, summarize what you find, and ask before any step with side effects.

Also useful from skills.sh
Workflow Automationskills.shBackend Testingskills.sh

Why this tool

  • mise fits local ai well, especially for tool versions, polyglot dev, and env setup from the terminal.
  • 78,870 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Easy to automate.

Watch-outs

  • Output is mostly plain text.

Example workflow

1. mise use node@20 python@3.12

Safe start

Step 1

Install mise.

Step 2

Run `mise --version` first.

Step 3

Start with `mise use node@20 python@3.12`.

Step 4

Install the CLI and any required runtime, model, or Python environment.

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turbo

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