@deadapi/input

A flexible input gathering and validation utility for Node.js. Supports multiple data types, including strings, numbers, arrays, tuples, and more, with both synchronous and asynchronous modes.

Installation

To install the @deadapi/input package, use npm:

npm install @deadapi/input

Usage

Basic Examples

String Input:

const { input } = require('@deadapi/input');
const name = input("&str", "Enter your name:");
console.log("Your name is:", name);

Integer Input with Default:

const age = input("&int", "Enter your age:", { defaultValue: "25" });
console.log("Your age is:", age);

Intermediate Examples

Array of Numbers:

const numbers = input("&array:num", "Enter numbers (comma-separated):", { defaultValue: "1.1,2.2,3.3" });
console.log("Your number array is:", numbers);

Boolean Input:

const isConfirmed = input("&bool", "Are you sure? (true/false):", { defaultValue: "true" });
console.log("Confirmation:", isConfirmed);

Advanced Examples

Tuple with Mixed Types:

const userInfo = input("&tuple:str|int|bool", "Enter info (comma-separated, e.g., Name, Age, IsMember):", { defaultValue: "John Doe,30,true" });
console.log("User Information:", userInfo);

Asynchronous Input:

const runAsyncExample = async () => {
const result = await input("&str", "Enter input asynchronously:", { defaultValue: "Async Default", isAsync: true });
console.log("Your async result is:", result);
};
runAsyncExample();

Input Types

• &str: String
• &int: Integer
• &float: Float
• &num: Number (float or int)
• &bool: Boolean
• &date: Date
• &array:type: Array of specified type (e.g., &array:int)
• &tuple:type|type|...: Tuple with specified types (e.g., &tuple:str|int|bool)
• &ip: IP Address
• &url: URL
• &email: Email
• &uuid: UUID
• &hexColor: Hex Color Code
• &creditCard: Credit Card Number (use responsibly, for valid purposes only)

Disclaimer for Credit Card Input

The &creditCard type is provided for educational purposes and should only be used for legitimate and secure handling of credit card information. The package author is not responsible for any misuse or consequences related to the use of this feature. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards when handling sensitive information.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Fork the repository, create a feature branch, make your changes, and open a pull request.

License

Licensed under the MIT License.