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dahlia/optique

Type-safe combinatorial CLI parser for TypeScript

TypeScript ◇ cli MIT
★737STARS
⑂16FORKS
!17ISSUES
🏆#3,052GLOBAL RANK
🔥2DAYS TRENDING
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optique gained 18 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 737. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 737 stars a year. It ranks #355 among TypeScript repositories and #3,052 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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optique has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2728. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

optique is an open-source project written in TypeScript: Type-safe combinatorial CLI parser for TypeScript.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cli, getopt, parser-combinators. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ npm install optique

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

optique coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Command-Line Automation

Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.

CI/CD Workflow Integration

Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.

Developer Environment Setup

Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.

Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration

Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install optique using your package manager: `npm install optique`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for optique.

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Import optique into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `optique --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 737 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in TypeScript for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with TypeScript and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

dahlia/optique is currently ranked #3,052 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does optique do? +

Type-safe combinatorial CLI parser for TypeScript

What language is optique written in? +

The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: cli, getopt, parser-combinators, typescript.

Is optique actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 17 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does optique have? +

optique has 737 stars and 16 forks on GitHub.

How does optique rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 737 stars, dahlia/optique is ranked #3,052 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #355 among TypeScript projects.

What license is optique distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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