CLI Tool / Command Line
CLI Tool
from€1,290
Command-line tool for power users and automation — Python, Go or Rust, cross-platform, pipe-friendly.
Package contents
- Python (Click/Typer) or Go (Cobra) or Rust (Clap) — depending on use case
- Cross-platform binary for Windows, macOS, Linux
- Up to 10 subcommands with their own flags
- Argument parsing + colored help texts
- Configuration file (YAML/JSON/TOML in ~/.config/...)
- Bash / Zsh / Fish shell completion
- Pipe-friendly — works in shell scripts ($ tool list | grep ...)
- Stdin/stdout streaming for large data
- Update mechanism (checks for new version itself)
- Publishing via Homebrew (macOS/Linux), apt repo, npm/pip or Cargo
- GitHub Releases with pre-built binaries for all platforms
- README + manpage + detailed docs in repo
- Integration tests + CI on GitHub Actions
- Source code + LICENSE in your own repo
What's not included
- GUI / desktop frontend (see desktop-app packages)
- Hosting / SaaS component (see API Backend)
- Marketing in Apple/Microsoft Store (CLIs don't belong in stores)
- Paid distribution channels
- More than 10 subcommands (hourly rate)
- Complex TUI with interactive UI (separate from 590 EUR)
These items can be requested separately — we make an individual offer.
Security comes standard.
These items come with every package – including this one:
- HTTPS / SSL with auto-renewal
- Firewall, brute-force protection & rate-limiting
- Dependency scan for known CVEs
- Backup strategy in place
- No secrets ever in the repository
- GDPR-compliant cookie banner (for EU clients)
- Code review and release gate before go-live
- 30 days post-launch support (bugfixes included)
What clients usually ask
Which language do you recommend?
Python for fast development and data analysis. Go for single-file binary and performance. Rust for maximum performance + safety (++ tooling).
How is the tool installed?
Multiple ways: brew install, apt-get install (own repo), npm/pip install, or direct download from GitHub Releases.
Auto-update — how?
Tool checks against GitHub Releases API on launch. If new version: hint or automatic self-update.
What if I want a GUI later?
CLI logic is separated from UI — we can put a desktop app (4900 EUR) on top that has the same functions.
Is the tool platform-specific?
No, runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. If platform-specific features needed, conditionally compiled.
Do I need a server?
No, CLI runs locally. If cloud features wanted: API Backend (1890 EUR) as add-on.
Important note
The price shown is a non-binding estimate. Actual effort is determined individually after a free briefing call and provided in writing.
Have a project?
Tell us what it is about. In a first conversation we work out with you whether and how we can help – free and without obligation.