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CLI Flag Generator
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A CLI flag generator gives you command-line flags in the conventional short-and-long form, so your tool feels familiar to anyone who has used a Unix command. Choose how many you want and it returns a shuffled set — -h/--help, -v/--version, --dry-run, --force, -o/--output, and more, each with a one-line description. Developers use it when designing a command-line interface, writing a help screen, or documenting a tool, because following established flag conventions means users already know what to expect. Each entry pairs a single-letter short flag with a descriptive long flag and shows the standard meaning, including widely understood patterns like --dry-run for safe previews and --no-color to disable styling. Pick the flags your tool needs, keep their meanings consistent with the conventions shown, and your CLI will feel intuitive from the first run. Predictable flags are a small touch that makes a tool pleasant to use.
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How to use
- Choose your options above
- Click Generate
- Copy your result
Detailed instructions
- Choose how many CLI flags you want.
- Generate a set that fits your tool.
- Keep each flag's meaning conventional.
- Drop them into your help screen and parser.
Use Cases
- •Designing a command-line interface
- •Writing a clear help screen
- •Documenting a CLI tool
- •Keeping flag meanings conventional
- •Scaffolding argument parsing
Tips
- →Provide both a short and a long form.
- →Keep conventional meanings like -h and --dry-run.
- →Use --no- prefixes to disable default-on options.
- →Write a one-line description for every flag.
FAQ
why offer both short and long flags
Short flags like -v are fast to type; long flags like --verbose are self-explaining in scripts and docs. Offering both serves quick interactive use and readable automation.
are these flag meanings standard
Yes. -h for help, -v for version, --dry-run for a safe preview, and --force to skip confirmation are widely understood. Following them means users need no relearning.
should i support --no- flags
For boolean options, a --no- prefix to disable a default-on feature, like --no-color, is a clear and common pattern that users recognise immediately.
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