Show HN: Aict – Unix coreutils that output XML/JSON, built for AI agents
A new open-source project called 'aict' provides Unix coreutils that output structured XML or JSON instead of human-readable text. This tool is specifically designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of AI agents interacting with command-line interfaces.
Why it matters
By eliminating the need for AI to parse inconsistent plaintext, this tool addresses a major bottleneck in AI-driven automation and software engineering.
Unix coreutils with XML/JSON output — built for AI agents, not humans.
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