string-argv is a lightweight npm package designed for parsing command-line argument strings into an array of arguments, similar to how process.argv works but from a string input. It handles complex scenarios like quoted arguments, escaped characters, and whitespace separation. This utility is particularly useful for testing command-line interfaces, processing user input in CLIs, or simulating command-line execution within applications. string-argv offers a simple and reliable way to decompose command-line strings into manageable argument lists.
The npm package string-argv has infrequent releases. Initial development from 2014 to 2019 saw sporadic releases, with a peak of 3 versions in April 2019. After version 0.3.1 in August 2019, there was a long pause, with version 0.3.2 being published in May 2023. No releases have occurred since May 2023, including up to September 2025.
The npm package string-argv experienced significant download growth from March 2024 to July 2025, peaking at over 79 million. Downloads remained high through August 2025. September 2025 shows a partial count, likely indicating a decrease, though the month is not yet complete.