args
A simple, flexible, header-only C++11 argument parsing library inspired by Python's argparse.
What is args?
args is a header-only C++11 library for parsing command-line arguments. It provides a simple, type-safe API inspired by Python's argparse, allowing developers to define flags, positional arguments, and validation groups with minimal boilerplate. It solves the problem of building robust CLI interfaces in C++ without external dependencies.
C++ developers building command-line tools or applications that require flexible and type-safe argument parsing, especially those familiar with Python's argparse or seeking a lightweight alternative to libraries like TCLAP or Boost.Program_options.
args offers a clean, modern API with static type checking, nested validation groups, and automatic help generation—all in a single header file. It outperforms alternatives in speed and flexibility while remaining easy to integrate and customize.
Overview
A simple header-only C++ argument parser library. Supposed to be flexible and powerful, and attempts to be compatible with the functionality of the Python standard argparse library (though not necessarily the API).
Use Cases
Best For
- Building command-line tools with complex argument validation logic
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