A developer describes using text editors as user interfaces for command-line programs by having scripts launch the $EDITOR environment variable to collect user input in temporary files. The approach combines the simplicity of command-line tools with the powerful editing capabilities of text editors, as demonstrated through examples including a Ruby script that uses text files to control the yt-dlp video downloader.
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A developer describes using text editors as user interfaces for command-line programs by having scripts launch the $EDITOR environment variable to collect user input in temporary files. The approach combines the simplicity of command-line tools with the powerful editing capabilities of text editors, as demonstrated through examples including a Ruby script that uses text files to control the yt-dlp video downloader.