cli-truncate

What it is

cli-truncate is a utility that truncates strings to ensure they fit within the specified width of a terminal window, making it easier to display text without overflow or wrapping issues. It's particularly useful for developers working with console applications and command-line interfaces where text formatting is crucial.

cli-truncate stands out as a lightweight, easy-to-use utility for truncating strings to fit within specified widths, making it ideal for developers working with console applications and ensuring text formatting does not interfere with usability.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

1. 01

   Limited functionality for complex text formatting

   cli-truncate only handles basic string truncation and does not support advanced text formatting options such as color, bold, or underline.

2. 02

   Does not handle dynamic terminal resizing well

   The tool assumes a fixed terminal width which may lead to incorrect truncation if the user resizes their terminal window during execution.

3. 03

   Lacks comprehensive documentation and examples

   Documentation is limited, lacking detailed usage scenarios and advanced configuration options, making it difficult for new users to fully leverage its capabilities.

What it does well

• Truncates strings to fit within a specified width.

• Handles multi-byte characters correctly.

• Easy to integrate into existing projects.

Pricing

Free tier

YesOpen source — free to use

Paid from

$0

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise plan

No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.