`sprite use` results in error

[crcastle]

❯ sprite exec "node --version && python3 --version && go version"
Error: sprite name required: use -s flag or create a .sprite file

❯ sprite use crystal-green-dwarf
Error creating .sprite file: open .sprite: is a directory

I was following along at the docs here https://docs.sprites.dev/quickstart/

Looks like the CLI or install process already created a .sprite directory and so sprite use cannot create a .sprite file.

My setup:

• OS: macOS Tahoe 26.2 (25C56) arm64
• Shell: fish 4.3.3
• Terminal: ghostty 1.2.3

[greemwahr]

I noticed this problem as well, but it only happens in the home directory or in the directory where the sprite cli installed .sprite and .sprites.

[kcmartin]

Thank you for reporting this.

Two issues here:

1. sprite exec quoting: Fixed in the docs. Commands with shell operators now use sprite exec bash -c "...". See Fix CLI examples in quickstart to use correct exec syntax #113
2. .sprite directory conflict: This is fixed in the CLI but currently only in the dev channel. I believe you can get it with sprite upgrade --channel dev.

Workaround: Run sprite use from a project directory rather than your home directory.