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[WIP] Use Typer for argument parsing
Use Typer for argument parsing
Jul 7, 2025
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Migrates the CLI from
argparsetoTyperto simplify argument handling while preserving all existing functionality and maintaining backward compatibility.Key Features Delivered
✅ Each arg is declared once - Using
Annotatedtypes and reusable option definitions✅ Subcommands are supported - Multi-level subcommands working (
aci get ids)✅ Inline args or environment variables -
--my-argorMY_ARG=""both supported✅ Interactive prompting - Missing required args prompt user automatically
✅ Help at all levels -
--helpworks at main, subcommand, and sub-subcommand levelsBefore (argparse)
After (Typer)
Implementation Highlights
[env var: REGISTRY]in helptyper.prompt()for missing required arguments--parameters key1=value1 key2=value2Technical Details
typer~=0.12.0dependencytyper_parser.pywith complete CLI implementationmain.pyto use Typer instead of argparseExtendDictActionAll existing functionality works identically, but with improved user experience through better help formatting, environment variable visibility, and interactive prompting.
Fixes #137.
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