Magnolia CLI Plugin Helper Repository

A Magnolia CLI helper package that centralizes shared functions and configurations for developing plugins efficiently

Installation

To use this helper library in your Magnolia CLI plugins:

npm install "@magnolia/cli-helper"

Then, import the necessary utilities in your plugin code:

import { validateName } from '@magnolia/cli-helper/general-utils';
import { initI18n } from '@magnolia/cli-helper/i18n';

Modules

config.ts

The config.ts file in this repository provides utilities for managing and modifying the mgnl.config.js configuration file, which is essential for various operations in Magnolia CLI plugins. The file handles reading, writing, and updating shared and plugin-specific properties in the configuration file while offering logging capabilities to track changes.

Exported Functions Overview

1. modifyConfig(args: ConfigUpdates, pluginName: string, logger: Logger): Promise<void>

   • Modifies the mgnl.config.js file based on the provided shared and plugin properties.
   • Parameters:
     • args: An object containing sharedProps (global properties) and pluginProps (plugin-specific properties) to be added or modified.
     • pluginName: The name of the plugin props for modification.
     • logger: A Winston Logger instance for logging.
   • Returns: A Promise that resolves when the configuration is successfully modified.

2. getRelativePathToMGNLConfig(p: string): string

   • Converts an absolute path to a relative path with respect to the mgnl.config.js file.
   • Parameters:
     • p: The absolute path to be converted.
   • Returns: The relative path as a string.

3. getMgnlConfig(logger: Logger): Promise<any>

   • Loads and returns the mgnl.config.js file as a JavaScript object.
   • Parameters:
     • logger: A Winston Logger instance for logging.
   • Returns: A Promise that resolves to the contents of the mgnl.config.js as an object. If the file doesn't exist or cannot be imported, an empty object is returned.

4. readMgnlConfigFile(logger: Logger): string

   • Reads and returns the contents of the mgnl.config.js file.
   • Parameters:
     • logger: A Winston Logger instance for logging.
   • Returns: The contents of the mgnl.config.js file as a string. If the file does not exist, an empty string is returned.

general-utils.ts

The general-utils.ts file contains several helper functions for common tasks such as path manipulation, validation, and checking command-line flags. These functions are used to streamline plugin development by providing reusable utilities.

Exported Functions Overview

1. validateName(type: string): string

   • Validates a name passed as a command-line argument.
   • Parameters:
     • type: A string indicating the type of name being validated (e.g., block, template).
   • Returns: The validated name as a string.
   • Throws: Errors if the name is missing, contains invalid characters (/ \ : * ? " < > | @), starts with a hyphen, or exceeds 255 characters.

2. stripLastSep(pathToStrip: string): string

   • Removes the last separator from a path string, ensuring the path is well-formed.
   • Parameters:
     • pathToStrip: A path string from which the last separator should be removed.
   • Returns: The path without the trailing separator.

3. getAbsolutePath(relativePath: string): string

   • Converts a relative path to an absolute path based on the current working directory.
   • Parameters:
     • relativePath: A string representing the relative path.
   • Returns: The absolute path as a string.

4. checkFlagsValue(commanderOptions: Option[], options: PluginOptions): void

   • Validates the provided options to ensure that none of them are command-line flags.
   • Parameters:
     • commanderOptions: An array of command-line options available for the current command (Option[] from commander).
     • options: The options passed in the current command invocation.
   • Returns: void.
   • Throws: An error if any of the provided options is detected to be a flag.

5. getModuleName(pathToModule: string): string

   • Extracts the module name from a given path.
   • Parameters:
     • pathToModule: The path from which to extract the module name.
   • Returns: The module name as a string.

i18n.ts

The i18n.ts file provides internationalization (i18n) support for Magnolia CLI plugins, enabling them to localize prompts and error messages. The module is built using i18next and supports loading translations from JSON files based on the user's language settings.

Exported Functions Overview

1. initI18n(pluginName: string, namespace: string = "translation", localesPath?: string): i18n
   • Initializes and configures an i18next instance for use within the plugin, loading the necessary translation files from the provided locales directory.
   • Parameters:
     • pluginName: The name of the plugin using the i18n instance (used for logging and error messages).
     • namespace: The translation namespace (defaults to "translation").
     • localesPath: The path to the locales directory. If not provided, it defaults to ../../locales/.
   • Returns: An instance of i18n configured for the plugin.

light-module.ts

The light-module.ts file contains functions for managing Magnolia light modules. It helps resolve and prepare light modules by interacting with the user and the filesystem. It also checks the availability of light modules and prompts the user when needed.

Exported Functions Overview

1. resolveLightModulesPath(options: PluginOptions, config: Config, logger: Logger): Promise<{ lightModulesPath: string, newLightModulesPath?: string }>

   • Resolves the path to the light modules directory, either from the provided options or configuration.
   • Parameters:
     • options: Command-line options containing a possible light modules path.
     • config: The Magnolia configuration file (mgnl.config.js).
     • logger: A Winston Logger instance for logging.
   • Returns: A promise that resolves to an object containing the lightModulesPath and, optionally, a newLightModulesPath if it needs to be updated in the configuration.

2. resolveLightModule(options: PluginOptions, pluginArgs: PluginArgs, config: Config, lightModulesPath: string, logger: Logger): Promise<{ lightModule: string, newLightModule?: string, lightModuleMsg?: string }>

   • Resolves the light module to be used, either from the provided options or from available light modules.
   • Parameters:
     • options: Command-line options that might include a light module.
     • pluginArgs: Arguments specific to the plugin's operation.
     • config: The Magnolia configuration file (mgnl.config.js).
     • lightModulesPath: The resolved path to the light modules.
     • logger: A Winston Logger instance for logging.
   • Returns: A promise that resolves to an object containing the lightModule, optional newLightModule, and an optional lightModuleMsg for logging.

3. prepareLightModule(options: PluginOptions, pluginArgs: PluginArgs, logger: Logger): Promise<{ lightModulePath: string, newLightModulesPath?: string, newLightModule?: string }>

   • Prepares the light module for use by resolving the light module and its path.
   • Parameters:
     • options: Command-line options for selecting the light module.
     • pluginArgs: Arguments specific to the plugin's operation.
     • logger: A Winston Logger instance for logging.
   • Returns: A promise that resolves to an object containing the lightModulePath, optionally the newLightModulesPath and newLightModule.

prompt.ts

The prompt.ts file provides helper function to interact with users via the command line, allowing them to select directories or files or create new ones when needed. The file leverages the inquirer library to create interactive prompts, making it easier for users to navigate through directories and files during plugin execution.

Exported Functions Overview

1. promptForDirOrFile(options: { currentPath?: string, type?: 'dir' | 'file', createNew?: boolean, message?: string, fileContent?: string }): Promise<string>
   • Prompts the user to select a directory or file, and optionally allows for creating a new one.
   • Options:
     • currentPath: The starting path where the user will begin navigating (defaults to the current working directory).
     • type: Determines if the prompt should show directories only ('dir') or both directories and files ('file').
     • createNew: A boolean indicating if the user should be allowed to create a new directory or file.
     • message: A custom message to display before the prompt.
     • fileContent: The content to write when creating a new file.
   • Returns: A promise that resolves to the selected path as a string.

prototype.ts

The prototype.ts file manages the resolution and validation of prototypes used within Magnolia CLI plugins. Prototypes define templates or configurations that are utilized when generating blocks, components, or other plugin-based elements. This file helps identify available prototypes, validate user-selected prototypes, and handle prototype directories.

Exported Functions Overview

1. getAvailablePrototypes(searchDir: string): string[] | undefined

   • Retrieves a list of available prototypes from the specified directory.
   • Parameters:
     • searchDir: The directory to search for available prototypes.
   • Returns: An array of available prototype directory names, or undefined if the directory does not exist.

2. findPrototypesPath(prototypeDir: string | undefined, defaultPrototypeDir: string): string

   • Resolves the path to the prototype directory, either from the provided prototype directory or a default path.
   • Parameters:
     • prototypeDir: The prototype directory specified by the user.
     • defaultPrototypeDir: The default prototype directory to fall back on.
   • Returns: The resolved path to the prototype directory.

3. validateAndResolvePrototype(options: PluginOptions, args: PluginArgs, cliPrototypesPath: string, logger: Logger): Promise<{ prototype: string, prototypeDir: string, pluginUpdates: { prototype?: string, prototypeDir?: string } }>

   • Validates and resolves the prototype and its directory based on the provided options or arguments.
   • Parameters:
     • options: Command-line options that might include a prototype or prototype directory.
     • args: Arguments containing plugin configurations.
     • cliPrototypesPath: The default CLI path for prototypes.
     • logger: A Winston Logger instance for logging.
   • Returns: A promise that resolves to an object containing the resolved prototype, prototypeDir, and any pluginUpdates needed for the configuration.

test-helper.js

The test-helper.js file provides a collection of utilities and default tests to streamline the process of writing and executing tests for Magnolia CLI plugins.

Exported Functions Overview

1. executeCommand(command: string, inputs: string[], cwd?: string, cb?: Function): Promise<string>

   • Executes a command with interactive inputs and returns the output after processing.
   • Parameters:
     • command: The command to execute.
     • inputs: A list of inputs to provide during the execution (e.g., simulating key presses).
     • cwd: The working directory where the command should be executed.
     • cb: A callback function that receives the process for additional handling.
   • Returns: A promise that resolves to the command output as a string.

2. addArgsToPlugin(config: any, pluginName: string, args: any): void

   • Adds arguments to a plugin configuration.
   • Parameters:
     • config: The configuration object.
     • pluginName: The name of the plugin.
     • args: The arguments to add to the plugin.

3. getPluginFromConfig(config: any, pluginName: string): any

   • Retrieves a plugin configuration from the config file.
   • Parameters:
     • config: The configuration object.
     • pluginName: The name of the plugin.
   • Returns: The plugin configuration.

4. parseConfig(configPath: string): any

   • Parses the mgnl.config.js file and returns its content as an object.
   • Parameters:
     • configPath: The path to the config file.
   • Returns: The parsed configuration object.

5. writeConfig(filePath: string, config: any): void

   • Writes the provided configuration back to the file.
   • Parameters:
     • filePath: The path to the file to write.
     • config: The configuration object to write to the file.

6. setupTestEnvironment(): Promise<any>

   • Sets up a temporary test environment with necessary dependencies.
   • Returns: An object containing the paths and configurations of the test environment.

7. cleanupTestEnvironment(tmpDir: any): void

   • Cleans up the temporary test environment.
   • Parameters:
     • tmpDir: The temporary directory to remove.

8. resetTestEnvironment(testDir: string, backupDir: string): void

   • Resets the test environment to its initial state using a backup.
   • Parameters:
     • testDir: The path to the test directory.
     • backupDir: The path to the backup directory.

9. assertConfig(mgnlConfigPath: string, pluginClassName: string, global: any, plugin: any): void

   • Asserts the configuration in the mgnl.config.js file.
   • Parameters:
     • mgnlConfigPath: The path to the mgnl.config.js file.
     • pluginClassName: The class name of the plugin to check.
     • global: Global properties to verify.
     • plugin: Plugin properties to verify.

10. runDefaultTests(pluginClassName: string, pluginCommand: string, name: string, pluginInputs: string[], assertFiles: Function, preparePrototypes: Function): void

    • Runs a series of default tests for Magnolia CLI plugins.
    • Parameters:
      • pluginClassName: The class name of the plugin being tested.
      • pluginCommand: The command to test.
      • name: The name to pass to the command.
      • pluginInputs: A list of inputs to simulate during the command execution.
      • assertFiles: A function to assert file existence and content.
      • preparePrototypes: A function to prepare prototypes for testing.

Magnolia CMS

This helper is created to work with Magnolia CMS Plugins. For more information, please refer to Plugin Documentation