Command-Line Todo App

A simple command-line todo list application built with Node.js. Manage your tasks conveniently using this command-line interface.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Commands
• Building and Packaging
• License

Introduction

The Command-Line Todo App allows you to add, view, delete, and complete tasks using your terminal. It's a lightweight and user-friendly way to manage your tasks without leaving the command line.

Features

• Add tasks to your todo list.
• View the list of tasks.
• Delete tasks from the list.
• Mark tasks as completed.
• Help command to guide you through available actions.
• Saves tasks to a file for persistence between sessions.

Installation

1. Clone or download this repository to your local machine.

2. Open your terminal and navigate to the project directory.

3. Install dependencies by running:

   npm install

Usage

To run the Command-Line Todo App, use the following command:

node index.js

Commands

The following commands are available in the todo app:

• add <task>: Add a new task to the todo list.
• view: View all tasks in the list.
• del <index>: Delete the task at the specified index.
• comp <index>: Mark the task at the specified index as completed.
• help: Display a list of available commands and their usage.
• exit: Exit the application and save your tasks.

Remember to follow the command format and argument requirements for each command.

Building and Packaging

To package the Command-Line Todo App as an executable using pkg, follow these steps:

1. Install the pkg package globally if you haven't already:

   npm i pkg -g

2. Create a build using:

   npm run build

3. The executable binary (e.g., todo-app) will be generated in the dist directory.

. Run the executable to use the Command-Line Todo App:

./todo-app      # On Unix-based systems (Linux, macOS)
todo-app.exe    # On Windows

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Feel free to contribute to this project by reporting issues, suggesting improvements, or submitting pull requests. Enjoy using the Command-Line Todo App to manage your tasks with ease!