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Prompt Adapter Inquirer

Listr2 prompt adapter for inquirer, enhancing CLI interactions.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 12, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

This tool integrates the Listr2 task runner with Inquirer.js to provide rich interactive prompts within command-line interfaces. It is particularly useful for developers who need to create user-friendly CLI applications that require input from users during execution.

This tool uniquely combines Listr2's task management capabilities with Inquirer.js for rich interactive prompts, making it ideal for developers who need to create sophisticated and user-friendly CLI applications.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers building command-line interfaces that require rich, interactive user input.

  • Teams working on complex CLI applications where task management and prompt handling are critical.

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects requiring real-time interaction beyond the capabilities of a typical CLI application.

  • Applications where the primary focus is not on user interaction within a command-line interface.

Known weaknesses

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

  1. 01

    Small community and limited support

    GitHub issues are not frequently addressed, and the community is small with few contributors.

  2. 02

    Performance overhead due to integration complexity

    The combined use of Listr2 and Inquirer.js can introduce performance bottlenecks in large-scale applications.

What it does well

  • Seamless integration with Listr2 for task management and prompt handling.

  • Supports rich interactive prompts via Inquirer.js, enhancing user experience in CLI applications.

  • Flexible configuration options to customize prompt behavior.

Pricing

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

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