CLI11 is a header-only C++ library for parsing command line arguments and managing configuration files. It maps shell input to typed variables and supports the creation of complex command hierarchies. The library is distinguished by its support for nested subcommands with infinite depth and prefix matching. It integrates configuration management by allowing application settings to be loaded from TOML or INI files, with the ability to fall back to environment variables. The project provides a comprehensive set of tools for argument parsing, including flags and positional arguments, alongside
A simple header-only C++ argument parser library. Supposed to be flexible and powerful, and attempts to be compatible with the functionality of the Python standard argparse library (though not necessarily the API).
cxxopts is a header-only C++ command line parser used to define required options, default values, and positional arguments for console applications. It functions as a lightweight utility for parsing command line arguments into typed values using short and long flags and automatically generating formatted help messages and documentation. The library provides capabilities for argument specification, allowing the definition of option descriptions, types, and boolean flags. It supports multi-value option collection into containers, default value management for omitted options, and the mapping of
oclif is a Node.js framework for building command-line interfaces. It provides a structured system for developing terminal applications with consistent command patterns, argument parsing, and automated help generation. The project features a modular plugin architecture that allows for external functionality to be injected via a manifest-based loading mechanism. It includes a dedicated distribution pipeline and packager to bundle applications into OS-native installers and tarballs for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The framework covers a broad range of development capabilities, including project
Argh! A minimalist argument handler.
The main features of adishavit/argh are: Argument Parsers, C++ CLI Frameworks, Command Line Interfaces, Command Line Parsing.
Open-source alternatives to adishavit/argh include: cliutils/cli11 — CLI11 is a header-only C++ library for parsing command line arguments and managing configuration files. It maps shell… jarro2783/cxxopts — cxxopts is a header-only C++ command line parser used to define required options, default values, and positional… taywee/args — A simple header-only C++ argument parser library. Supposed to be flexible and powerful, and attempts to be compatible… oclif/oclif — oclif is a Node.js framework for building command-line interfaces. It provides a structured system for developing… muellan/clipp — easy to use, powerful & expressive command line argument parsing for modern C++ / single header / usage & doc generation. bfgroup/lyra — A simple to use, composable, command line parser for C++ 11 and beyond.