cli
A declarative, simple, fast, and fun Go package for building command line tools with no external dependencies.
What is cli?
urfave/cli is a Go package for building command-line applications with a declarative API. It simplifies defining commands, flags, and help systems while supporting features like shell completion and flexible input sources. The library is designed to be fast, simple, and dependency-free, relying only on the Go standard library.
Go developers who need to create command-line tools, utilities, or applications with subcommands, flags, and professional help systems.
Developers choose urfave/cli for its clean declarative syntax, zero external dependencies, and comprehensive feature set including dynamic shell completion and modular input sources, making CLI development efficient and enjoyable.
Overview
A declarative, simple, fast, and fun package for building command line tools in Go
Use Cases
Best For
- Building Go-based CLI tools with subcommands and aliases
- Creating command-line applications that require shell completion (bash, zsh, fish, PowerShell)
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