00akshatsinha00decomment


A powerful command-line tool that removes comments from your source code files while preserving the functionality of your code. Perfect for cleaning up codebases, preparing code for production, or creating comment-free versions of your files.

Installation

You can use this tool directly with npx without installing it globally:

``bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w .
`

Or install it globally if you prefer:

`bash
npm install -g 00akshatsinha00decomment
`

Quick Start

Remove comments from all files in the current directory:

`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w .
`

Remove comments from specific JavaScript files:

`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w *.js
`

Preview changes without modifying files:

`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment myfile.js
`

Usage

`
00akshatsinha00decomment [options]

Arguments:
glob glob pattern(s) of files to decomment

Options:
-V, --version output the version number
-w, --write overwrite files in-place
-o, --out write cleaned files to specified directory
-h, --help display help for command
`

Options Explained

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Modifies your files directly by removing comments and saving the changes back to the original files.

Example:
`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w src/*/.js
`

Warning: This permanently modifies your files. Make sure you have backups or version control in place.

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Creates cleaned versions of your files in a specified output directory while keeping your original files unchanged.

Example:
`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -o cleaned-code src/*/.js
`

This creates a cleaned-code directory with comment-free versions of your files.

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When you don't specify -w or -o, the tool displays the cleaned content in your terminal without modifying any files.

Example:
`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment myfile.js
`

Supported File Types

This tool works with all major programming languages and file types:

- JavaScript (.js, .jsx)
- TypeScript (.ts, .tsx)
- CSS (.css, .scss, .sass, .less)
- HTML (.html, .htm)
- JSON (.json)
- And many more

The tool automatically detects the file type and uses the appropriate comment removal strategy.

Examples

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`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w .
`

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`bash

Only JavaScript files

npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w "*/.js"

Only CSS files

npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w "*/.css"

Multiple file types

npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w "*/.{js,css,html}"
`

$3

`bash

Clean files in src directory

npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w "src/*/"

Clean files in multiple directories

npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w "src//" "lib//"
`

$3

`bash

Create cleaned versions in 'dist' folder

npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -o dist "src/*/.js"
`

$3

`bash

See what changes would be made without modifying files

npx 00akshatsinha00decomment "src/myfile.js"
`

What Gets Removed

The tool removes various types of comments while preserving your code's functionality:

- Single-line comments: // This is a comment
- Multi-line comments: / This is a comment /
- JSDoc comments: /* Documentation comment /
- CSS comments: / CSS comment /
- HTML comments:

What Stays Intact

Your code functionality remains completely unchanged:

- All executable code
- String literals (even if they contain comment-like text)
- Regular expressions
- Code structure and formatting
- Variable names and values

Error Handling

The tool handles errors gracefully and provides helpful feedback:

- File permission errors: Clear messages about access issues
- Invalid patterns: Helpful suggestions for correct glob patterns
- No matching files: Informative message when no files are found
- Processing errors: Continues with other files if one file fails

Glob Patterns

You can use powerful glob patterns to specify which files to process:

| Pattern | Description | Example |
|---------|-------------|---------|
| | Match any file in current directory | .js |
| | Match files in any subdirectory | /*.js |
| ? | Match single character | file?.js |
| {a,b} | Match either a or b | *.{js,css} |
| [abc] | Match any character in brackets | file[123].js |

Safety Features

- Backup recommendation: Always use version control or create backups before using -w
- Preview mode: Test patterns without the -w flag first
- Error recovery: Processing continues even if individual files fail
- Clear feedback: Detailed success and error messages
- Exit codes: Proper exit codes for scripting (0 for success, 1 for errors)

Common Use Cases

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`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -o review-ready "src/*/.js"
`

$3

`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w "dist/*/.js"
`

$3

`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -w "legacy/*/.{js,css,html}"
`

$3

`bash
npx 00akshatsinha00decomment -o examples "src/components/*.js"
`

Troubleshooting

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If you see "No files found matching the specified patterns":
- Check your glob pattern syntax
- Ensure the files exist in the specified locations
- Try using quotes around your patterns: "*/.js"

$3

If you encounter permission errors:
- Ensure you have write access to the target files
- Check if files are currently open in other applications
- Run with appropriate permissions if needed

$3

If the output isn't what you expected:
- Test with preview mode first (without -w or -o)
- Check that your files are in a supported format
- Verify your glob patterns match the intended files

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If your glob pattern isn't matching files:
- Use quotes around patterns with special characters
- Test patterns with simple examples first
- Remember that **` is needed for subdirectories

Requirements

- Node.js: Version 14.0.0 or higher
- Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux

License

ISC License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

If you encounter issues or have questions:
1. Check the troubleshooting section above
2. Verify your Node.js version meets requirements
3. Test with simple examples first
4. Ensure your glob patterns are correct

Version History

- 1.0.0: Initial release with core functionality