CLI Tool
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Command-line tools, dev utilities, and developer experience packages built for portability.
A well-built CLI tool should work across Mac, Linux, and Windows without extra setup. Check that dependencies are pinned and that the tool handles missing config gracefully with clear error messages. High documentation scores mean the seller has written --help text and usage examples. Check the test score too — CLI tools are easy to test and a zero test score is a red flag.
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Should the CLI be distributed via npm or as a binary?▾
npm is fine if your users have Node installed. For broader distribution, look for listings that ship pre-built binaries via pkg, oclif, or Bun's --compile flag.
What about Windows support?▾
Pure-JS CLIs work on Windows out of the box if they avoid bash assumptions. Watch for shell scripts in the listing — those are a Windows pain point.