cli-wrapper

[wrapper_script_name] [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]

Description: The `cli-wrapper` term refers to a custom script or program that acts as an intermediary for another command-line interface. Therefore, its actual invocation syntax (e.g., `my_custom_tool --flag value`) depends entirely on how the specific wrapper has been named and implemented by its creator. The `[wrapper_script_name]` would be the executable name given to the custom wrapper script or binary.

(Parameters depend on implementation)
    Since `cli-wrapper` is a conceptual term and not a standard command, its parameters are entirely defined by the specific wrapper script or program a developer creates. Commonly, a wrapper might expose simplified versions of the underlying command's parameters or add its own specific options for control. Examples of such generic options might include:

--help
    Displays usage information and available options for the specific wrapper script.

--version
    Shows the version of the wrapper script.

--verbose
    Increases the verbosity of output, often showing details about the underlying commands being executed.

--config <file>
    Specifies a configuration file for the wrapper, if supported.

The term "cli-wrapper" does not refer to a standard, universally available Linux command or utility found in typical distributions. Instead, it is a generic concept describing a custom script or program that provides a higher-level, more user-friendly interface to an existing, often more complex, command-line tool or set of tools.

A CLI wrapper's primary purpose is to simplify command-line interactions by:

• Abstracting away complex options or syntax.
• Providing sensible default values for frequently used parameters.
• Automating sequences of multiple underlying commands.
• Adding input validation, error handling, or logging capabilities.
• Integrating different tools into a unified workflow.

The specific functionality, options, and even the name of a "cli-wrapper" are entirely determined by its developer. It can be implemented in various scripting languages like Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby, or compiled languages.

The term "cli-wrapper" does not refer to a standard, universally available Linux command or utility found in typical distributions. Its existence, name, syntax, and functionality are entirely dependent on a custom script or application created by a developer. Therefore, the information provided here is conceptual, describing what a "CLI wrapper" generally entails, rather than a specific command found on a system.

CLI wrappers are widely used across various domains to improve usability and efficiency:

• Simplification: Reducing complex command-line arguments and options of powerful tools (e.g., `ffmpeg`, `aws cli`) to a few intuitive flags.
• Automation: Chaining multiple commands together into a single, easy-to-invoke action, automating repetitive tasks.
• Abstraction: Hiding the intricacies of underlying tools, APIs, or complex data structures from end-users.
• Validation & Error Handling: Adding input validation and robust error handling before executing the wrapped command, providing more user-friendly feedback.
• Configuration Management: Providing a consistent interface to configure underlying tools or services based on environment variables or configuration files.
• Standardization: Ensuring consistent usage of a tool across a team or organization by enforcing specific parameters or workflows.

There is no specific history for a command named `cli-wrapper` as it is not a standard utility. However, the concept of creating 'wrapper' scripts or programs to simplify or automate complex command-line interactions has been a fundamental practice in Unix/Linux system administration and development since the early days of command-line interfaces. Developers and system administrators frequently create such wrappers to streamline workflows, ensure consistent usage of underlying tools, and abstract away low-level details, making complex operations more accessible.

bash(1), python(1), perl(1), alias(1), function(1)