tmpin
Adds stdin support to any CLI app that accepts file input.
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—Overview
What is tmpin?
tmpin is a utility that enables command-line applications to accept standard input as if it were a file, streamlining the process of handling data in pipelines and scripts. This tool simplifies workflows for developers who frequently use CLI tools with file inputs.
Key differentiator
“tmpin stands out as a lightweight utility that bridges the gap between file-based input and dynamic data streams in command-line environments, offering simplicity and flexibility without additional overhead.”
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Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Developers who need to integrate CLI tools into pipelines that generate dynamic input data.
Script authors looking for a way to simplify the handling of streamed or dynamically generated data with file-based CLI utilities.
✕ Not a fit for
Projects requiring complex, real-time data processing beyond simple stdin redirection.
Users needing advanced features like multi-threading or parallel processing within their CLI applications.
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Get Started with tmpin
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.