by TechBash Organizers

As developers, our terminal is our command center. It’s where we write code, manage dependencies, and ship features. But what if your terminal could also help you plan your next dev conference, map your project's tech stack to relevant sessions, and organize your event notes?

Today, we are thrilled to announce the TechBash CLI, a developer-first complement to our event app. Built as a plugin extension for popular terminal-based AI assistants like GitHub Copilot CLI and Claude Code, the TechBash CLI connects your local development environment directly to the live TechBash 2026 session catalog.

Whether you are preparing your trip, sitting in the front row at the Kalahari Resort, or heading home to apply what you learned, the TechBash CLI has you covered.

What Can the TechBash CLI Do?

The TechBash CLI isn’t just a basic text scraper—it’s an intelligent tool designed to streamline your entire conference workflow in three phases:

1. Before TechBash: Plan Your Perfect Schedule

Instead of manually browsing through dozens of talks to see what fits your current work, the TechBash CLI inspects your actual project files. It reads configuration and dependency files—such as package.json, requirements.txt, *.csproj, or go.mod—maps your stack to relevant topics, and queries our live catalog hosted on Sessionize.

  • Match sessions to your project: Ask it, "What TechBash sessions should I attend?" and it will tailor recommendations based on your local codebase.
  • Filter by topic: "Show me the .NET / DevOps / soft-skills sessions."
  • Look up speakers or workshops: "Tell me about Mitchel Sellers" or "What's on the workshop day?"
  • Family track & Venue info: Bring the family along? Ask, "What's happening on Family Day?" or navigate seamlessly with "How do I get to Kalahari from EWR?"

2. During TechBash: Live Tracking & Easy Note-Taking

When you're on the ground in Pocono Manor, PA, the CLI turns into your live event copilot.

  • See what's on now: Ask "What's happening right now?" or "What's next in the main hall?" (Note: Room and time data populate dynamically once the final GridSmart schedule goes live!).
  • Capture notes instantly: Write your takeaways directly into your workflow without switching windows. For example: Log a note from 'Restoring Lost Work in Git': great demo of reflog. The tool automatically handles custom markdown templates for you.

3. After TechBash: Ship What You Learned

The conference doesn't end when you leave the Kalahari. The CLI helps you synthesize knowledge so you can share it with your team.

  • Review notes: Ask it to "Summarize my TechBash notes."
  • Draft reports: Tell it to "Draft a TechBash trip report" to easily justify that conference budget to your manager.

Getting Started (Quick Start)

Getting up and running takes less than a minute. No API keys are required, and all data is fetched live.

For GitHub Copilot CLI:

Open your terminal in any project folder and run:

/plugin install techbash/techbash-cli

Restart your session:

/restart

Test it out:

What TechBash sessions are relevant to my project?

For Claude Code:

Add the plugin from the marketplace:

/plugin marketplace add techbash/techbash-cli

Install the skill:

/plugin install techbash@techbash-marketplace

Scope, Architecture, & What’s Next

The TechBash CLI is highly focused on optimizing the TechBash 2026 (Oct 13–16, 2026) experience. Because it queries the Sessionize catalog live, an active network connection is required.

Behind the scenes, the skill relies on load-bearing YAML frontmatter and markdown templates (session-note.md, daily-rollup.md, trip-report.md) to deterministically manage your developer logs. Looking ahead, the architecture is slated for some exciting upgrades, including Zoho Backstage integration for sponsors and ticketing, alongside an @techbash/events-cli Node helper for even faster local search caching.

Join Us at TechBash 2026!

We built this tool because we want our community to have a seamless, developer-centric experience from the command line to the convention floor. Head over to the TechBash CLI GitHub Repository to check out the source code, view the workflow recipes, or drop some feedback in the issues section.

Haven't registered yet? Head over to techbash.com to grab your 3-Day or 4-Day passes and join us this October at the Kalahari Resort!