In the Taro framework, taro-cli and @tarojs/cli typically refer to the same tool, which is the command-line interface (CLI) for Taro. taro-cli was the name used in earlier versions, while @tarojs/cli is the new naming convention adopted later to maintain consistency with other packages under the @tarojs namespace.
Main Responsibilities
- Enables users to quickly generate new Taro project templates via the command line.
- Supports unified development across multiple platforms, compiling code to various target platforms such as WeChat Mini Programs, Baidu Mini Programs, Web, and React Native.
- Configures project compilation options and other settings by modifying the
config/index.jsfile. - Allows adding or managing plugins used in Taro projects via the CLI.
Usage Example
For example, if you want to create a new Taro project, you can use the following command:
bashtaro init myApp
This command guides you through several steps to configure the new project, such as selecting a template and setting the project name.
Summary
Overall, although the naming convention has evolved, taro-cli and @tarojs/cli have no functional differences; both are designed to help developers use the Taro framework more efficiently. With Taro's ongoing updates, it is recommended to use the latest naming convention @tarojs/cli to maintain consistency with other components of the framework.