Ookii.CommandLine

So, let's talk about Ookii.CommandLine. This is a handy command prompt tool that makes it super easy to handle command line arguments for your .NET apps. With this software, you can define what arguments are needed, what's optional, and even create usage info without breaking a sweat.

What Can You Use It For?

You can use Ookii.CommandLine with any type of .NET application. Whether you're working on Console apps, Windows Forms, or WPF, it's got your back! While some features focus more on console applications—especially when it comes to creating help text—the main argument parsing tools work great in any app that needs to manage command line inputs.

Defining Command Line Arguments Made Easy

Setting up your command line arguments is pretty straightforward. You start by creating a class to hold the values of these arguments. The parameters in the constructor and the properties in this class will determine which arguments are accepted. Plus, you can use attributes to set things like argument names and whether they're required. You can even add descriptions to make the help text look good!

How Does Parsing Work?

The way Ookii.CommandLine handles parsing is quite similar to what you see with Windows PowerShell. Each argument has its own name and can be specified directly on the command line. If you prefer, arguments can also be positional—you don't always have to include the name!

Your Argument Options

You have flexibility here! Arguments can either be required or optional. There's also support for switch arguments—these don't need values but simply indicate whether they're present or not—and for arguments that accept multiple values. Oh, and if you want to customize how argument names look (like using a / or -), you totally can!

If you're ready to get started with Ookii.CommandLine, you'll find it really simplifies how you handle command line inputs in .NET applications.