Question 1

How to filter out unsafe terminal characters in Node.js?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided regex from the module to test and replace non-cross-platform characters. For example, 'text'.replace(regex, '') removes unsafe chars, as shown in the API section.

Question 2

cross-platform-terminal-characters vs figures library: which is better?

Accepted Answer

cross-platform-terminal-characters offers a broad set of verified characters for general cross-platform use, while figures provides specific Unicode symbols with Windows fallbacks. Choose based on whether you need a comprehensive list or predefined logging symbols.

Question 3

Does this work with Windows PowerShell and cmd?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it was tested on Windows Console Host including cmd.exe and PowerShell with default encodings like CP850, ensuring characters display correctly in those environments.

Question 4

How to add this to a TypeScript project?

Accepted Answer

Install the package via npm, ensure TypeScript is configured to output ES modules, and import the characters or regex as demonstrated in the README examples for seamless integration.

Question 5

Can I extend the list with my own characters?

Accepted Answer

No, the list is static and curated; you would need to maintain your own verification or use additional resources, as the package doesn't support custom additions.

Question 6

What terminals are not supported?

Accepted Answer

Terminals using EBCDIC encoding, exotic custom fonts, or non-en_US locales for Linux console are not covered, as explicitly mentioned in the documentation's limitations section.

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