Mastering Node.js CLI: Best Practices and Tips

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    The largest Node.js CLI Apps best practices list ✨

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  • yargs

    yargs the modern, pirate-themed successor to optimist.

  • This code snippet uses yargs, a Node.js package, to parse command-line arguments in a POSIX-compliant way, including support for short and long-form options. You could also use the popular commander defined as a complete node.js command-line interface.

  • chalk

    🖍 Terminal string styling done right

  • Chalk is a popular choice for adding colors to CLI output while maintaining readability.

  • Inquirer.js

    A collection of common interactive command line user interfaces.

  • Inquirer.js is a handy tool for adding interactive prompts to your CLI.

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