CommandLineUtils
A .NET library for building command-line applications with argument parsing, validation, and help text generation.
What is CommandLineUtils?
CommandLineUtils is a .NET library designed to help developers build command-line applications by simplifying argument parsing, input validation, and help text generation. It provides a robust set of utilities for creating console tools with structured commands and interactive prompts, addressing the complexity of handling user inputs in CLI programs.
.NET developers building command-line tools, console applications, or utilities that require parsing command-line arguments and providing user-friendly interfaces. It is particularly useful for those creating applications with subcommands, options, and validation needs.
Developers choose CommandLineUtils for its stable, feature-rich API that supports both attribute-based and builder pattern configurations, along with additional utilities like interactive prompts and argument escaping. It is a maintained fork of the abandoned Microsoft library, offering continued support and improvements for .NET command-line development.
Overview
Command line parsing and utilities for .NET
Use Cases
Best For
- Building .NET console applications with complex command-line interfaces
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