System.CommandLine
A .NET library for parsing command-line arguments, building CLI applications, and rendering terminal output.
What is System.CommandLine?
System.CommandLine is a .NET library for building command-line interfaces (CLIs). It provides tools for parsing command-line arguments, defining commands and options, and rendering terminal output, streamlining the development of console applications.
.NET developers building command-line tools, utilities, or applications that require robust argument parsing and user-friendly CLI experiences.
It offers a modern, declarative API with built-in features like model binding and shell completions, reducing boilerplate and improving consistency compared to manual parsing or older libraries.
Overview
Command line parsing, invocation, and rendering of terminal output.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building cross-platform CLI tools in .NET
- Adding shell completion (bash, zsh, PowerShell) to .NET applications
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