Colored Unicode symbols with Windows CMD fallbacks for log levels in terminal applications.
log-symbols is a Node.js library that provides colored Unicode symbols for different log levels in terminal applications. It solves the problem of inconsistent and platform-dependent symbol display by automatically providing appropriate fallbacks for Windows CMD terminals that have limited Unicode support.
Node.js developers building command-line tools, build scripts, or any application that outputs logs to the terminal and wants consistent, visually appealing log symbols across platforms.
Developers choose log-symbols because it's a lightweight, zero-dependency solution that 'just works' across platforms without requiring manual terminal detection or symbol fallback logic, saving development time while improving user experience.
Colored symbols for various log levels
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Automatically provides appropriate symbols for Windows CMD using Code Page 437 fallbacks, ensuring consistent display across different terminals as mentioned in the README.
Symbols are pre-colored for each log level (e.g., green for success), enhancing visual distinction without additional setup, which is a key feature highlighted.
Offers four straightforward properties (info, success, warning, error) that can be used directly with console.log, making integration effortless based on the usage example.
Lightweight implementation with no external dependencies, reducing bundle size and avoiding dependency conflicts, as emphasized in the features list.
Only includes four basic symbols (info, success, warning, error), with no support for custom symbols or additional log levels, which can be restrictive for varied use cases.
Colors are hardcoded and cannot be customized, which may not align with all terminal themes or project design requirements, limiting flexibility.
Does not provide features like log level management, timestamp integration, or output formatting, making it unsuitable for complex logging scenarios compared to full-featured libraries.