tocs

tocs is a simple CLI application written in Python that generates the table of contents (TOC) section for markdown files.
As a person who loves to write personal technical notes in markdown files, I needed something simple to use.
How to install and use tocs
Prerequisites: Python 3.11.9+
Installation
pip install tocs
Update
pip install --upgrade tocs
Basic usage:
tocs input_file.md - Generate TOC for the file
tocs --depth 2 input_file.md - Limit the TOC generation to headers up to a specified depth
tocs --dry-run input_file.md - Preview TOC without modifying the file
tocs --help - Show usage instructions
tocs --version - Display version information
tocs example
Given the following markdown file input_file.md:
<!-- init-tocs -->
<!-- end-tocs -->
# header 1
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet...
## header 2
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet...
### header 3
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet...
Run tocs input_file.md and here's the output:
<!-- init-tocs -->
- [header 1](#header-1)
- [header 2](#header-2)
- [header 3](#header-3)
<!-- end-tocs -->
# header 1
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet...
## header 2
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet...
### header 3
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet...
Development
- create venv:
python -m venv .venv
- activate venv:
source .venv/bin/activate
- install project and dependencies (editable mode):
pip install -e .[dev]
- deactivate venv:
deactivate