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yargs

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

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What is yargs?

The yargs npm package is a command-line argument parser that helps in building interactive command line tools, by parsing arguments and generating an elegant user interface. It provides a simple and efficient way to handle command line arguments for Node.js applications.

What are yargs's main functionalities?

Command Parsing

Yargs allows you to define commands and associated options. This feature is useful for CLI applications that perform different actions based on the command provided.

const yargs = require('yargs/yargs')(process.argv.slice(2));
yargs.command('get', 'make a get HTTP request', () => {}, (argv) => {
  console.log(`Request made to URL: ${argv.url}`);
}).argv;

Option Parsing

Yargs can parse options (also known as flags or switches) with additional configuration such as aliases, types, and descriptions.

const yargs = require('yargs/yargs')(process.argv.slice(2));
yargs.option('verbose', {
  alias: 'v',
  type: 'boolean',
  description: 'Run with verbose logging'
}).argv;

Default Values

Yargs allows setting default values for options, which will be used if no value is provided by the user.

const yargs = require('yargs/yargs')(process.argv.slice(2));
yargs.default('port', 8080).argv;

Automatic Help and Version Information

Yargs can automatically generate help and version information for the CLI tool, making it easier for users to understand how to use the application.

const yargs = require('yargs/yargs')(process.argv.slice(2));
yargs.help().version().argv;

Custom Validation

Yargs provides a way to define custom validation rules for the provided arguments, ensuring that the input meets certain criteria before the application proceeds.

const yargs = require('yargs/yargs')(process.argv.slice(2));
yargs.option('port', {
  describe: 'The port to bind on',
  demandOption: true,
  number: true
}).check((argv, options) => {
  if (argv.port < 1024) {
    throw new Error('Port must be at least 1024');
  }
  return true;
}).argv;

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Package last updated on 04 Apr 2018

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