/mini-arg

A simple library for argument parsing in C.

Primary LanguageC

mini-args

Info

A simple library for argument parsing in C, inspired by argp.

Features

  • Long options.
  • Short key for long options.
  • Concatenated short options (-abcDEF).
  • Required argument (throws an error if a required argument is not provided for an option that needs it).
  • Required argument value (syntax: -a VALUE / -aVALUE / --arg VALUE / --arg=VALUE).
  • Optional argument value (value can be present or not).
  • Default value, useful for optional argument value (miniarg_option->arg).
  • If short option requires argument, rest of the string will be treated as one.
  • Automatic -h and --help.
  • Automatic --usage (for now it doesn't print all options, just a simple usage message).
  • Automatic -V and --version.
  • Exposed function to print usage.
  • Normal arguments.
  • Count of normal arguments.
  • Notify when arguments end so you can perform all necessary action.
  • Supports --.
  • Access to glabal variable marg_err_exit_status to customize the error exit code.
  • Access to global varibale marg_program_name to help you with your own log functions.
  • Group your options, -h/--help message will also show the group description.

Usage

Define the following global vars:

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