Concept

CLI argument parsing

For building command-line tools with parsed flags. Canonical packages in this category across 6 ecosystems — 8 packages total.

npm· JavaScript

commanderv15.0.0

npm

the complete solution for node.js command-line programs

Maintained. Maintained, actively maintained.

yargsv18.0.0

npm

yargs the modern, pirate-themed, successor to optimist.

Aging — last published over a year ago — check before adopting.

PyPI· Python

clickv8.4.1

PyPI

Composable command line interface toolkit

Maintained. Maintained, actively maintained.

typerv0.26.5

PyPI

Typer, build great CLIs. Easy to code. Based on Python type hints.

Maintained. Maintained, actively maintained.

crates.io· Rust

clapv4.6.1

crates.io

A simple to use, efficient, and full-featured Command Line Argument Parser

Safe default. Widely trusted across the ecosystem, actively maintained.

RubyGems· Ruby

thorv1.5.0

RubyGems

Thor is a toolkit for building powerful command-line interfaces.

MaintenanceHealthy

PopularityWidely used

SecurityClean

DepsZero deps

Solid choice. Well-adopted and active, actively maintained.

Go· Go

github.com/spf13/cobravv1.10.2

No description provided.

Maintained. Maintained, actively maintained.

NuGet· .NET

system.commandlinev2.0.8

NuGet

No description provided.

Maintained. Maintained, actively maintained.

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