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AN Command Line Interface

The AN Command Line Interface is a custom command line tool designed to enhance your productivity by providing easy access to various commands and features. With it, you can execute simple tasks, check for updates, and display information efficiently.

Features

Fuzzy Search: Browse directories using a fuzzy search feature that allows you to filter files by typing part of their names. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the filtered results.
Directory Navigation: Easily navigate through your file system. Use the arrow keys to select a directory and press Enter to change into it. The command for changing directories is automatically copied to your clipboard.
Google Search: Use the go command followed by your search query to perform a Google search directly from the command line.
Version Check: Check for updates to the AN Command Line Interface with the version command. You'll be notified if a new version is available.
Custom Name: Set and change your welcome name for a personalized experience.
System Information: Get detailed information about your system using the system command.
Weather Information: Check the current weather for any city using the weather command.

Prerequisites

Before installing the AN Command Line Interface, make sure you have Node.js and npm installed on your system. Follow these steps to download and install them:

Download Node.js:
- Visit the Node.js official website.
- Download the installer for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
- Run the installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
Verify npm Installation:
- Once Node.js is installed, npm (Node Package Manager) is included automatically.
- Open your terminal and run the following command to check if npm is installed:
```
npm -v
```
- If you see a version number, npm is successfully installed.

Installation

Install the CLI tool locally without requiring admin privileges:

npm install an-command-line

Or install from GitHub Packages:

npm install @itssali/an-command-line

The installation will automatically:

Create necessary user directories
Add the CLI to your PATH
Set up user-specific configuration

No sudo or admin privileges required!

Updating

To update the AN Command Line Interface to the latest version, simply run:

an update

No admin privileges required! The CLI is designed to work with regular user permissions.

Usage

Welcome Message: When you run the command line interface without any arguments, it will display a welcome message personalized with your name.
Help Command: Use help or commands to view available commands and their descriptions (all commands can also be used with -- prefix, e.g., --help).
Changing Your Name: Use change name to set a new welcome name.
Browsing Directories: Run the browse command to start browsing your file system.
Performing Google Searches: Type go <your search query> to search Google directly from the command line.
System Information: Use system to view detailed information about your computer.
Weather Information: Use weather <city> to check current weather conditions.

Example Commands

Browse files with fuzzy search:
```
an browse
```
Search Google:
```
an go best programming languages
```
Check system information:
```
an system
```
Check weather:
```
an weather london
```
View all commands:
```
an help
```