You need to rewrite your CLI for AI agents
Human DX focuses on discoverability and forgiveness, while Agent DX prioritizes predictability and defense-in-depth. Retrofitting a human-first CLI for AI agents is ineffective, necessitating a design specifically tailored for AI agents from the outset.
justin.poehnelt.com
9 min
3/4/2026
You need to rewrite your CLI for AI agents
Human DX focuses on discoverability and forgiveness, while Agent DX prioritizes predictability and defense-in-depth. Retrofitting a human-first CLI for AI agents is ineffective, necessitating a design specifically tailored for AI agents from the outset.
justin.poehnelt.com
9 min
3/4/2026
You need to rewrite your CLI for AI agents
Human DX focuses on discoverability and forgiveness, while Agent DX prioritizes predictability and defense-in-depth. Retrofitting a human-first CLI for AI agents is ineffective, necessitating a design specifically tailored for AI agents from the outset.
justin.poehnelt.com
9 min
3/4/2026
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