ansi-escapes
A comprehensive collection of ANSI escape codes for terminal cursor control, screen manipulation, and advanced features.
What is ansi-escapes?
ansi-escapes is a Node.js library that provides a comprehensive collection of ANSI escape codes for terminal manipulation. It solves the problem of working with low-level terminal control sequences by offering a clean, well-documented API for cursor movement, screen clearing, scrolling, and advanced terminal features. Developers can use it to create rich terminal applications with precise control over terminal behavior.
Node.js developers building CLI tools, terminal applications, or interactive command-line interfaces that require fine-grained control over terminal behavior. Also useful for developers working with Xterm.js in browser-based terminal emulators.
Developers choose ansi-escapes because it provides the most complete and well-documented collection of ANSI escape codes in a single package, with clear warnings about potentially destructive operations and safer alternatives. It's maintained by a reputable open-source author and works consistently across different terminal environments.
Overview
ANSI escape codes for manipulating the terminal
Use Cases
Best For
- Building interactive CLI tools with cursor-based navigation
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