yargs-test-extends streamlines testing of CLI applications built with Yargs. This package offers a convenient extends function that simplifies the creation of test fixtures by inheriting and overriding properties from a base configuration. It provides a DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) approach, reducing boilerplate and improving code maintainability when testing various command-line arguments and scenarios within Yargs-based applications. Improve your tests with less manual setup!
The npm package 'yargs-test-extends' had only two releases (versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1) in May 2017. Since then, there have been no further releases. The data spans from May 2017 to September 2025, showing consistent zero releases per month after the initial release month, indicating a long period of inactivity for the package.
The npm package yargs-test-extends experienced significant growth in downloads. Starting with low numbers in early 2024, downloads steadily increased throughout the year, peaking in November. 2025 saw explosive growth from April onwards, reaching a high in August, with September's downloads (incomplete) showing a decline.