# OpenCLI Agent Pack: Vale

Use this when an AI agent needs to work with `vale`.

## What this CLI is for
Style checking, docs linting, and editorial review from the terminal. Built by Errata AI. Start with `vale README.md` and go from there. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents. Runs entirely on your machine.

Best for: style checking, docs linting, and editorial review from the terminal.

## Agent readiness
Great for agents (85/100)
- Structured output is available for parsing.
- Supports non-interactive/scripted use.
- Works well in CI or repeatable automation.
- Can run locally with less credential exposure.

## Install
```sh
brew install vale
```

## Verify before real work
```sh
vale --version
```
Expected signal: vale responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

## Safe starting commands
```sh
vale --version
```

```sh
vale docs/
```

```sh
vale README.md
```

```sh
vale --output=JSON docs/
```

## Guardrails for agents
- Network access is required; avoid leaking secrets in logs.

## Suggested agent instruction
You may use Vale (`vale`) for style checking, docs linting, and editorial review from the terminal.. First install it if missing, then run the verify command. Start with read-only or inspection commands. Summarize what you found before changing anything. Ask for confirmation before commands that mutate remote state, spend money, deploy, delete data, merge code, or expose secrets.

Source: OpenCLI