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Node.js CLI | Build Node.js Command-line Automation Dev-tools

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Build your own Node.js CLI tools and see how they speed up your work. You will write small apps that run in the terminal. These apps help you automate tasks you repeat each day. You will also learn how to share your tools with others on npm.

This course is for you if you want a clear way to code, build, and publish CLI apps. You will move through short lessons with simple steps and hands-on tasks. You will build more than twenty real CLI tools. You will also learn how to package and publish them as npm modules.

What You Get

This course works for new and experienced developers. You will learn how to publish and maintain simple command-line tools. You will study more than twenty examples with clear steps. The goal is to give you a workflow you can use at work or in your own projects.

About the Author: Ahmad Awais (VSCode.pro)

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Ahmad Awais is a Pakistani-American software engineer (Google Developer Expert, Node.js TC member) and the founder of VSCode.pro — a paid course platform focused on advanced Visual Studio Code mastery and the Node.js CLI / dev-tooling work that benefits most from a tuned editor setup.

His CourseFlix listing carries Node.js CLI — Build Node.js Command-Line Automation Dev-Tools. The course covers the full craft of building production-quality CLI tools in Node.js — argument parsing, prompts, colored output, the publishing workflow to npm, and the patterns that make CLI tools pleasant to use.

Material is paid and aimed at developers ready to ship CLI tools as a deliberate product category. For broader content, see CourseFlix's Node.js category page.

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#1: INTRODUCTION: What, why, who? Node.js CLI Tools
All Course Lessons (97)
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INTRODUCTION: What, why, who? Node.js CLI Tools Demo
04:32
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NODE.JS: Understand what is Node.js?
03:42
3
NODE.JS: Server Load Test
04:42
4
NODE.JS: Release Cycle Current + Long term support
03:11
5
NODE.JS: Difference between npx and npm
04:48
6
BASICS: How to download and install Node.js
01:54
7
NODE + NVM: Node.js Version Management with nvm
03:05
8
NODE + NODENV: Node.js Version Management with nodenv
00:44
9
NODE + ASDF: Node.js Version Management with asdf
01:57
10
NODE + N: Node.js Version Management with n
10:10
11
SUMMARY: Node.js Installation & Management
00:44
12
NODE.JS CLI: Building & publishing your first CLI
16:12
13
NODE.JS CLI UX: Clear any console & Semantic Versions
12:43
14
NODE.JS CLI UX: Welcome Header CLI introduction
07:12
15
NODE.JS CLI UX: Readme, keywords, author info, & license
06:32
16
NODE.JS CLI UX: Everything about CLI colors with chalk
17:24
17
NODE.JS CLI UX: Custom styled CLI alerts
08:21
18
NODE-MODULE PKG: Introduction: npm module pkg?
01:38
19
NODE-MODULE PKG: Architecture, files, & configuration
09:55
20
NODE-MODULE PKG: npm module dependencies
01:53
21
NODE-MODULE PKG: Coding a Node.js module
10:51
22
NODE-MODULE PKG: Testing npm node module
01:36
23
NODE-MODULE PKG: Refactoring node module
03:43
24
NODE-MODULE PKG: Testing npm node module Part 2
01:18
25
NODE-MODULE PKG: Refactoring node module name
03:13
26
NODE-MODULE PKG: Publishing your node-module
06:34
27
ERROR HANDLING: check the Node.js version
05:41
28
ERROR HANDLING: CLI handle the unhandled errors
03:50
29
ERROR HANDLING: Refactor (IIFE) Immediately Invoked Function Expression
09:58
30
ERROR HANDLING: Node process custom error handler
11:54
31
THEORY: Node.js Event loop (the right way)
09:12
32
THEORY: Node.js process & paths
01:17
33
THEORY: Node.js process.cwd() paths
00:23
34
THEORY: Node.js process.exit() strategy
01:16
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THEORY: Node.js process.env info
00:34
36
THEORY: Node.js process.argv arguments
01:12
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THEORY: Node.js process stdin stdout stderr
04:10
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THEORY: Node.js parsing CLI arguments
06:57
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FRAMEWORKS: Node.js CLI frameworks
08:14
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CLI HELPER: Node.js CLI Refactor: flags, inputs, help
05:15
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CLI HELPER: meow: Introduction, what & why?
07:06
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CLI HELPER: meow: Creating help command
03:39
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CLI HELPER: meow: CLI Refactor (production-ready)
04:47
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CLI HELPER: meow: flags & aliases
02:02
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CLI HELPER: meow: Help command
01:43
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CLI HELPER: meow: CLI version printing
01:30
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CLI HELPER: meow: Help command update
01:12
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CLI HELPER: meow: Help command UX with colors
03:07
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CLI HELPER: meow: CLI flags & Flag aliases
05:13
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CLI HELPER: meow: CLI flag minimal output
03:29
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CLI HELPER: meow: CLI flag controlled clear screen
01:58
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CLI HELPER: meow: handle missing command
01:17
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CLI HELPER: meow: an overview of the new CLI
01:19
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DATA FETCHING: UX: CLI boxes
02:34
55
DATA FETCHING: Fetching data in a Node.js CLI (node-fetch/axios)
09:19
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DATA FETCHING: CLI data fetching errors handling
05:40
57
DATA FETCHING: User experience loading spinners
07:04
58
DATA FETCHING: CLI fetching latest blog posts
14:17
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CLI I/O: How to take user input in a CLI with enquirer
09:33
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CLI I/O: Tens of different enquirer prompts
07:00
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Hello & Scopped Package
04:22
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CLI PROJECT: CLI commands with child_process spawn
03:50
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CLI PROJECT: CLI commands with child_process exec
02:24
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CLI PROJECT: CLI commands with child_process exec p
02:39
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CLI PROJECT: CLI commands with execa
01:55
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CLI PROJECT: CLI commands with shelljs
01:43
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CLI PROJECT: Automatically Generate CLI Help
11:22
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Project Scaffolding / Boilerplates
02:27
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Dynamic Template generation
11:28
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PROD-READY: Create Node CLI Projects В· ncli
05:42
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PROD-READY: ncli В· taking user input
05:18
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PROD-READY: ncli В· input refactor to ask.js module
03:00
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PROD-READY: ncli В· input refactor ask.js with questions
01:48
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PROD-READY: ncli В· output UX refactor with colors
03:39
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PROD-READY: ncli В· improve template with dynamic data
09:50
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PROD-READY: ncli В· template generation UX refactor
06:04
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PROD-READY: ncli В· graceful forced CLI cancellation
04:06
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PROD-READY: ncli В· optional command validation FTW
08:17
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PROD-READY: ncli В· fix potentially dangerous dir exists routine
03:40
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PROD-READY: ncli В· improve user experience, loading spinners
06:04
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PROD-READY: ncli В· persist in history to remember the last input
12:50
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CLI PROJECT: CLI To do - manage project todos
23:12
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CLI PROJECT: CLI to resize & optimize images
14:03
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Quiz - Take a quiz
02:38
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Survey - Fill a survey
04:06
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CLI PROJECT: CLI to get WiFi Password
04:22
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Remember-Me - persist config
07:04
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Pre-configurable like Babel & prettier
05:31
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Progress Estimation & Progress bars
07:27
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Display Fun Figlet printing
03:41
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Project Update Notification
04:06
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CLI PROJECT: CLI Graphs & Charts, Hacker dashboards
06:33
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CLI UPDATES: Check and update npm dependencies
05:35
94
DEBUGGING: VSCode breakpoints & logpoints for CLI debugging
09:42
95
UNIT TESTING: CLI unit testing
10:45
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EXTRA: What are JavaScript template literals
04:31
97
EXTRA: FOSS (Free & Open Source Software) best practices
05:32
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for taking this course?
This course is designed for both new and experienced developers. It does not require prior experience with Node.js CLI tools, as it covers the basics of downloading and installing Node.js, and managing versions with tools like nvm, nodenv, asdf, and n.
What will I build during the course?
Throughout the course, you will build more than twenty real CLI tools. These tools will help automate daily tasks and can be packaged and published as npm modules. You will also learn to enhance the user experience of these tools using npm packages like chalk for colors and meow for creating help commands and managing CLI flags.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is suitable for developers who are looking to automate their workflow through command-line tools. It is also beneficial for those interested in learning how to package and publish their own tools on npm, regardless of their experience level with Node.js.
How does the depth and scope of this course compare to other Node.js courses?
This course focuses specifically on building, publishing, and maintaining Node.js command-line tools. Unlike broader Node.js courses that may cover web server development or front-end frameworks, this course provides a deep dive into CLI tool creation, with lessons on user experience, error handling, and data fetching in CLI environments.
What specific tools or platforms will I learn to use?
You will learn to use Node.js along with version management tools like nvm, nodenv, asdf, and n. For CLI development, you will work with npm packages such as meow for CLI framework functionalities and chalk for styling. The course also covers data fetching using node-fetch or axios.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover topics related to web server development or front-end frameworks using Node.js. It is specifically focused on command-line tool development, so topics like building APIs or integrating with front-end libraries are outside its scope.
What is the time commitment required for this course?
The course consists of 97 short lessons that guide you through the development of over twenty CLI tools. The lessons are designed to be concise, with simple steps and hands-on tasks, allowing you to progress at your own pace. The exact time commitment will depend on your familiarity with Node.js and how quickly you complete the hands-on exercises.