Using LLM in the shebang line of a script
Summary
A developer demonstrated how to use an LLM (large language model) directly in the shebang line (the first line of a script that tells the system how to run it) of executable text files, allowing scripts to be written as natural English prompts instead of traditional code. The approach uses the LLM tool with various options to generate outputs like SVG images, incorporate external tools, and even execute YAML templates that define custom Python functions.
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Original source: https://simonwillison.net/2026/May/11/llm-shebang/#atom-everything
First tracked: May 11, 2026 at 08:00 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 75%