Question 1

How do I install DenoX on a new project?

Accepted Answer

Install Deno first, then run the command from the README: deno install -Af -n denox https://denopkg.com/BentoumiTech/denox/denox.ts. After that, create a deno-workspace file (YAML, JSON, or TypeScript) at the project root to define scripts.

Question 2

Can DenoX handle TypeScript files directly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DenoX runs TypeScript scripts seamlessly since Deno natively supports TypeScript. The configuration file itself can also be in TypeScript, as shown in the deno-workspace.ts example in the README.

Question 3

What's the difference between DenoX and using deno run with a shell script?

Accepted Answer

DenoX centralizes permissions and options in a declarative config file, making scripts more portable and easier to manage across teams. In contrast, shell scripts require manual CLI argument handling and may not be cross-platform.

Question 4

How do I pass arguments to a script in DenoX?

Accepted Answer

Arguments are passed after the script name in the command, e.g., denox run script-name arg1 arg2. The README shows this in the usage section with denox run <script> [...args].

Question 5

Does DenoX support environment variables or secrets?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't explicitly mention environment variable handling; you likely need to rely on Deno's built-in --allow-env permission in deno_options or external tools, which could be a limitation for sensitive configurations.

Question 6

Is DenoX compatible with CI/CD pipelines like GitHub Actions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since it's cross-platform and runs via Deno, you can integrate it into CI/CD by installing Deno and DenoX, then using denox run commands. However, ensure the deno-workspace file is included in the repository.

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