
.. _cmd: https://docs.python.org/3/library/cmd.html

Building a new `REPL <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Read–eval–print_loop>`_ or
`Command Line Interface <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command-line_interface>`_
application?

Already built an application that uses cmd_ from the python standard library
and want to add more functionality with very little work?

``cmd2`` is a powerful python library for building command line applications.
Start here to find out if this library is a good fit for your needs.

* :ref:`overview/installation:Installation Instructions` - how to install
  ``cmd2`` and associated optional dependencies
* :ref:`examples/first_app:First Application` - a sample application showing 8
  key features of ``cmd2``
* :ref:`overview/integrating:Integrate cmd2 Into Your Project` - adding
  ``cmd2`` to your project
* :ref:`overview/alternatives:Alternatives` - other python packages that might
  meet your needs
* :ref:`overview/resources:Resources` - related links and other materials
