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Enquirer

Stylish and user-friendly prompt system for CLI applications.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 1125 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 16, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Enquirer is a fast and lightweight prompt system that's powerful enough for advanced use cases. It offers an intuitive interface for creating interactive command-line prompts, making it ideal for developers looking to enhance their CLI tools with rich user interactions.

Enquirer stands out with its balance of simplicity and power, making it an ideal choice for developers who need a robust yet lightweight prompt system without the overhead of more complex solutions.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers building CLI tools who need a lightweight yet powerful prompt system

  • Teams working on Node.js projects that require user-friendly interfaces

  • Projects where rich, customizable prompts are essential for the user experience

Look elsewhere if

  • Applications requiring real-time interaction beyond simple prompts (e.g., live chat)

  • Use cases needing complex UI elements not covered by basic CLI prompts

Known weaknesses

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

  1. 01

    Limited documentation for advanced use cases

    Complex configurations and custom prompt types are not well-documented, leading to a steep learning curve.

  2. 02

    Small community and limited support

    GitHub issues have slow response times and fewer contributors compared to more popular CLI tools like Inquirer.js.

  3. 03

    Lack of comprehensive internationalization support

    Enquirer does not provide built-in i18n support, which can be a limitation for global applications.

What it does well

  • Stylish and user-friendly prompts for CLI applications

  • Fast and lightweight, suitable for small projects

  • Powerful and extensible for advanced use cases

  • Supports a variety of prompt types including input, confirm, select, etc.

  • Extensive customization options

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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