How to Choose the md2wechat CLI, Skill, or Lite Client

The md2wechat CLI and md2wechat-skill are the core Agent entry points. md2wechat-lite is an optional lightweight client.

All three connect Markdown with WeChat workflows, but they do not have the same product role.

One-line difference

• md2wechat CLI: the core command-line path for scripts, shell workflows, discovery, validation, and publishing
• md2wechat-skill: the core packaging and discovery layer for skill-aware Agent environments
• md2wechat-lite: an optional lightweight client for a smaller command-first workflow

Choose the core md2wechat CLI for command-line work

Use the main CLI when:

• you run local commands in Codex, Cursor, or OpenCode
• you need the complete formatting and publishing workflow
• you want stable JSON discovery for Agent calls
• you need inspection, image handling, or draft publishing

Install:

npm install -g @geekjourneyx/md2wechat

Choose md2wechat-skill for a skill-aware Agent

The Skill path fits when:

• you want the capability packaged as an installable skill
• you do not want to re-explain the workflow in every session
• your Agent environment supports reusable skills

Install for Claude Code:

/plugin marketplace add geekjourneyx/md2wechat-skill
/plugin install md2wechat@geekjourneyx-md2wechat-skill

Or use an available distribution such as the public Tencent SkillHub listing. A distribution listing proves discoverability, not compatibility with every host; validate each host before making a support claim.

Choose md2wechat-lite only for the optional lightweight path

Lite can still be useful when you deliberately want a smaller, independent client with a limited command-first scope. It is not the main md2wechat CLI and should not replace the core CLI in general setup guidance.

A practical recommendation

Start with the core CLI for terminal automation. Add md2wechat-skill when your Agent understands skills. Choose Lite only when its smaller scope is the explicit requirement.

What to read next

• md2wechat-skill: WeChat Formatting for Skill-Aware Agents
• md2wechat-lite: The Optional Lightweight Client
• Skills
• Quickstart

Closing thought

The product hierarchy is simple: CLI and Skill are the core Agent path; Lite is an optional client. Choose between the two core entry points by runtime, then add Lite only for a deliberately lightweight workflow.