Commander.js is a powerful Node.js library designed to simplify the creation of command-line interfaces. It offers:
- Intuitive API: Easy declaration of commands, options, and arguments
- Automated Help System: Built-in help generation and error handling
- Flexible Option Types: Support for boolean flags, value options, variadic options
- Subcommand Support: Create complex CLI apps with nested commands
- TypeScript Support: Full TypeScript integration for type safety
- Enterprise Ready: Robust parsing and error handling capabilities
Key features include:
- Command argument parsing
- Option validation and processing
- Custom event listeners
- Automated help documentation
- Stand-alone executable subcommands
- Version management
- Custom error handling
Perfect for developers building CLI tools, task automation scripts, or complex command-line applications in Node.js.
