Question 1

How to handle Ctrl-C interrupts with spinach spinner in Rust?

Accepted Answer

Spinach doesn't handle interrupts natively; you need to integrate a crate like `ctrlc` and call `show_cursor()` before exiting, as described in the README's FAQ section. This ensures the terminal cursor is restored properly on interrupt.

Question 2

Spinach vs indicatif: which Rust spinner library is better?

Accepted Answer

Spinach is ideal for lightweight, dependency-free spinners with a clean API, while indicatif offers more features like progress bars and multi-spinner support but comes with dependencies. Choose based on whether you prioritize minimalism or comprehensive functionality.

Question 3

How to customize spinner speed in spinach?

Accepted Answer

Use the `frames_duration` method to set the animation frame duration in milliseconds, controlling the spinning speed. For example, `s.frames_duration(80).update()` sets a faster spin, as shown in the usage examples.

Question 4

Can I use emojis as spinner symbols in spinach?

Accepted Answer

Yes, spinach supports custom symbols including emojis; pass a vector of strings to the `symbols` method, like `s.symbols(vec!["🔪", "🥬"]).update()` to create unique animations.

Question 5

How to update spinner text dynamically during a long operation?

Accepted Answer

Call the `text` method on the spinner instance followed by `update`, such as `s.text("Processing...").update()`, to change the displayed text without stopping the animation, useful for progressive feedback.

Question 6

Does spinach support progress bars or just spinners?

Accepted Answer

Spinach is designed solely for spinners and does not include progress bars; for more advanced terminal UI features, you'd need to look at libraries like indicatif or implement custom solutions.

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