Define and dispatch TypeScript-first CLIs with argument parsing and subcommands.
npx skills add https://github.com/nklisch/skills --skill citty
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: citty Source: https://github.com/nklisch/skills/tree/main/.agents/skills/citty Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nklisch/skills --skill citty
Provides a compact, TypeScript-first framework for defining and running command-line interfaces so developers can avoid boilerplate argument parsing, subcommand wiring, and lifecycle management while keeping zero runtime dependencies.
Declare your command with defineCommand including args and subCommands, then invoke runMain(main) to parse argv and dispatch.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Use a TypeScript-first command-line framework to define commands and subcommands in a single typed object. This provides argument parsing, boolean options, and lifecycle hooks with zero runtime dependencies, avoiding heavy boilerplate.
Use a TypeScript-first CLI framework that automatically applies kebab-to-camel parsing for arguments. This ensures typed, consistent variable names in your code without manual string transformation or external parsing libraries.
Yes, you can load subcommands on demand via functions or dynamic imports. This lazy and async subcommand loading speeds up startup time for installer or developer tooling CLIs by fetching heavy implementations only when needed.
Yes, the framework supports programmatic invocation via runCommand, which parses arguments and dispatches logic without forcing a process exit. This allows safe testing, while runMain handles real processes with automatic exit.
Define lifecycle hooks for setup and cleanup directly within the declarative command object using defineCommand. These hooks execute safely around your CLI's dispatch process, ensuring proper resource management for developer tooling.
Yes, automatic help and version flags are generated when you invoke runMain. The framework handles consistent help output and version display natively, reducing boilerplate for your Node.js command-line applications.
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