Commando
An elegant PHP library for building command-line interfaces with clean syntax and automatic help generation.
What is Commando?
Commando is a PHP library for building command-line interfaces (CLIs) that simplifies parsing command-line arguments and flags. It replaces PHP's native `$argv` and `getopt` with a more elegant, chainable API for defining options, validating input, and generating help documentation. It solves the problem of verbose and error-prone CLI script development by providing a clean, expressive syntax.
PHP developers who write command-line scripts, tools, or utilities and want a more maintainable and feature-rich alternative to manual argument parsing. It's ideal for those building internal tools, deployment scripts, or standalone CLI applications.
Developers choose Commando for its minimal boilerplate, fluent interface, and built-in features like automatic help generation and validation. It offers a more intuitive and readable way to handle CLI input compared to PHP's native options, without the bloat of larger CLI frameworks.
Overview
An Elegant CLI Library for PHP
Use Cases
Best For
- Building PHP command-line tools with complex argument and flag requirements
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