yargs: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v17.7.2(over 1 year ago)

This package was last published over a year ago. It may not be actively maintained.Types definitions are provided via a separate npm package: @types/yargsNumber of direct dependencies: 7Monthly npm downloads

Yargs is a Node.js library for building interactive command-line tools with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. It provides a powerful and flexible way to define command-line interfaces, parse arguments, and generate user-friendly help documentation. Yargs supports a wide range of features such as positional arguments, flags, options, and commands, making it suitable for building complex CLI applications.

Compared to other CLI libraries like Commander or minimist, Yargs stands out for its rich feature set, robust validation capabilities, and comprehensive documentation. It is actively maintained with regular updates and a strong community support, ensuring compatibility with the latest Node.js versions.

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commander+
minimist+
oclif+
caporal+
args+
meow+
vorpal+
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cliffy+
arg+

Tags: node.jscommand-lineCLIargumentsinteractive