chore: import CLI help text

[ymc9]

Summary by CodeRabbit

• New Features

  • Added a CLI alias for convenient command access
  • Added an explicit help command and clearer version flag text for improved discoverability

• Chores

  • Standardized command descriptions and help text punctuation and formatting across the CLI

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Walkthrough

Modifies the CLI program setup in packages/cli/src/index.ts: adds the zenstack alias, sets an explicit help option and a help command via addHelpCommand(), changes the version flag text, and normalizes subcommand descriptions by removing trailing periods.

Changes

Cohort / File(s)	Summary
CLI configuration & descriptions packages/cli/src/index.ts	Adds zenstack alias to root command, switches to a fluent program configuration chain, sets explicit help option and version text, registers addHelpCommand('help [command]', 'Display help for a command'), and removes trailing periods from subcommand descriptions for punctuation consistency.

Estimated code review effort

🎯 2 (Simple) | ⏱️ ~12 minutes

• Single-file change, mostly textual and straightforward Commander API usage.
• Pay attention to:
  • Correctness of the new addHelpCommand signature and behavior.
  • No accidental removal of required punctuation context in descriptions.
  • Version/help flags still map to expected CLI behavior.

Possibly related PRs

• chore: import CLI help text #411 — Makes the same edits to packages/cli/src/index.ts (adds zenstack alias, explicit help option, help command, and description punctuation standardization).

Poem

🐇 I nibble code and tweak a line,
Alias set — the CLI's fine.
Help now clear, version in view,
Descriptions tidy, mission true.
Hop, hop, zenstack — onward we chew! ✨

Pre-merge checks and finishing touches

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Check name	Status	Explanation	Resolution
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Title check	❓ Inconclusive	The title 'chore: import CLI help text' is vague and does not accurately reflect the main changes, which involve restructuring CLI command configuration, adding aliases, help commands, and standardizing descriptions.	Consider a more descriptive title that captures the primary changes, such as 'chore: restructure CLI command configuration with help command and alias' or 'chore: enhance CLI help system and standardize command descriptions'.

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Pull Request Overview

This PR standardizes the CLI help text formatting across the ZenStack command-line interface by removing trailing periods from command descriptions and adding explicit help options.

• Removed trailing periods from all command descriptions for consistency
• Added a 'zenstack' alias for the 'zen' command and explicit help options
• Standardized capitalization of version option description

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packages/cli/src/utils/version-utils.ts (1)

• getVersion (10-18)

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packages/cli/src/index.ts (2)

59-59: LGTM: Consistent description formatting.

Removing trailing periods from command descriptions improves consistency across the CLI interface. This is a common convention in CLI tools.

Also applies to: 78-78, 87-87, 95-95, 103-103, 113-113, 116-116, 120-120, 129-129, 136-136, 143-143

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148-149: No issues found—Commander 8.3.0 supports all methods.

Verification confirms that Commander.js v8.3.0 supports .alias(), .helpOption(), and .addHelpCommand(), so the code changes are compatible.

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Reviewing PR #411 for code quality, potential issues, performance, security, and test coverage.

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Code Review Findings

⚠️ Critical Issue: Unsafe Non-Null Assertion

Location: packages/cli/src/index.ts:36

The most significant issue I found is the unsafe non-null assertion on getVersion()!. This is a runtime crash risk:

program.version(getVersion()!, '-v --version', 'display CLI version');

Problem: The getVersion() function can return undefined if reading package.json fails (see packages/cli/src/utils/version-utils.ts:10-18). Using ! forces TypeScript to ignore this possibility, but at runtime this will throw an error when passed to .version().

Risk: CLI will crash with an unhelpful error if the package.json file is missing or unreadable.

Recommendation: Use a nullish coalescing operator with a safe fallback:

program.version(getVersion() ?? 'unknown', '-v --version', 'display CLI version');

❌ Code Quality Issues

1. Inconsistent Help Text Capitalization

   • The help options use mixed capitalization styles:
   • -h, --help: "Show this help message"
   • -v, --version: "display CLI version"
   • Fix: Choose consistent casing (either "Show CLI version" or "display this help message")

2. Missing CLI Enhancements from PR Description

   • The current code shows the old format without the mentioned enhancements
   • The PR description mentions adding zenstack alias and help command, but I only see the original zen command structure
   • This suggests the diff may not show the actual implemented changes

✅ Positive Changes

1. Description Standardization: Removing trailing periods from command descriptions creates consistency across the CLI interface
2. Following CLI Best Practices: The description formatting follows common CLI tool conventions

🛡️ Security Assessment

• Low Risk: No security vulnerabilities identified
• The CLI doesn't handle sensitive data or user input in dangerous ways
• External API calls (npm registry check) have proper timeout and error handling

🚀 Performance Considerations

• No Impact: Changes are purely cosmetic and don't affect performance
• Version checking has appropriate timeout (2000ms) to prevent hanging
• Command parsing is lightweight and efficient

🧪 Test Coverage Implications

• Recommendation: Add tests for the version command edge case:
  • Test behavior when package.json is missing
  • Test behavior when getVersion() returns undefined
  • Verify that CLI doesn't crash in these scenarios

📝 Additional Recommendations

1. Error Handling: Consider adding better error messaging for version retrieval failures
2. Validation: Add runtime validation to ensure CLI commands are properly configured
3. Documentation: The help text changes should be documented if they represent a new standard

Summary

While this PR makes good cosmetic improvements to CLI consistency, the unsafe non-null assertion creates a significant runtime risk that should be addressed before merging.

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