OpenCLI Specification - The Standard for Command-Line Interface Documentation

OCLIS (OpenCLI Specification) is the industry-leading standard for defining, documenting, and validating command-line interfaces using YAML format. Our specification enables developers to create consistent, machine-readable CLI documentation that works across all platforms including Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Key Features of OpenCLI Specification

Why Choose OpenCLI Specification?

OpenCLI Specification solves the problem of inconsistent command-line interface documentation. With OCLIS, you can standardize your CLI tools, improve developer experience, and ensure your command-line applications are well-documented and easily understood by users and other developers.

Supported Platforms and Architectures

OpenCLI Specification supports all major platforms: Linux (amd64, arm64), Darwin/macOS (amd64, arm64), and Windows (amd64, arm64). This makes it the perfect choice for cross-platform command-line tool development.

(Open CLI Specification)

OpenCLI Specification

Complete YAML specification for OpenCLI standard

Standardizing Command-Line Interfaces

OpenCLI Spec provides a standardized way to define, document, and validate command-line interfaces across different platforms and programming languages.

Say goodbye to inconsistent CLI documentation and hello to machine-readable, human-friendly specifications.

opencli-spec.yaml
openclispec@terminal:~$ cat opencli-spec.yaml
OpenCLI Specification v1.0.0

Examples

Real-world examples of OpenCLI specifications
example-commands.yaml
openclispec@terminal:~$ cat examples/basic-cli.yaml
Basic CLI Example

Validator

CLI specification validator tool

Coming Soon_

The OpenCLI Spec validator is currently under development.

It will help you validate your CLI specifications against the OpenCLI standard.

About OpenCLI Spec

Learn about the OpenCLI project and community
README.md

What is OpenCLI Spec?

OpenCLI Spec is an open-source specification for defining command-line interfaces in a standardized, machine-readable format. It enables developers to create consistent, well-documented CLIs that can be automatically validated and integrated across different tools and platforms.

Project Goals

• Standardize CLI documentation and specification

• Enable automatic CLI validation and testing

• Improve developer experience with consistent interfaces

• Support cross-platform compatibility

• Foster community-driven CLI best practices

Links

GitHub: https://github.com/openclispec/open-cli-specification
License: Apache 2.0

Community

OpenCLI Spec is developed by the OpenCLI Working Group, a community of developers passionate about improving command-line interfaces. We welcome contributions, feedback, and participation from developers worldwide.

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