console-command

Console Commands is a Vala library that provides a structured way to route command-line arguments to Command pattern objects. It simplifies CLI application development by handling argument parsing and command execution, allowing developers to focus on implementing command logic.

Key Features

• Command Pattern Implementation — Routes CLI arguments to command objects, supporting both inheritance-based and closure-based approaches.
• Argument Parsing — Automatically parses arguments into actions, modifiers (parameters), and targets for easy command handling.
• BaseCommand Class — Abstract class that handles boilerplate, requiring only get_name and execute method overrides.
• ClosureCommand Support — Enables simple command definitions using closures for lightweight use cases.
• Commands Service — Container for registering, removing, and executing commands with methods for parsing and executing requests.

Philosophy

The library emphasizes simplicity and flexibility, offering multiple extension points (inheritance or closures) to adapt to different development styles while abstracting away the complexity of CLI argument management.