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https://github.com/mark7888/chameleonconsole
An easy-to-use C# Console Color library
https://github.com/mark7888/chameleonconsole
color console console-color csharp nuget nuget-package
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An easy-to-use C# Console Color library
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/mark7888/chameleonconsole
- Owner: Mark7888
- License: mit
- Created: 2023-10-26T12:43:06.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-03-08T14:27:25.000Z (11 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-10-14T03:03:22.482Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: color, console, console-color, csharp, nuget, nuget-package
- Language: C#
- Homepage:
- Size: 33.2 KB
- Stars: 4
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# ChameleonConsole - Dynamic Console Text Styling for C#
ChameleonConsole is a versatile C# library that empowers developers to add dynamic and expressive text styling to console applications. Whether you're building a command-line tool, a terminal application, or simply want to enhance the visual appeal of your console output, ChameleonConsole provides a convenient and intuitive way to play with colors.
ChameleonConsole draws inspiration from the renowned [Colorama](https://pypi.org/project/colorama/) Python library, bringing the joy of easy and vibrant text coloring to the C# world.
Explore the endless possibilities of dynamic console styling with **ChameleonConsole**!
## Key Features
1. **Expressive Text Styling:** Create eye-catching console output by easily applying dynamic text and background colors to your strings.
2. **Simplified API:** With a straightforward API, ChameleonConsole offers a range of predefined colors for foreground and background, making it effortless to stylize your text.
3. **Nested Styling:** Go beyond simple colors and create complex text layouts by nesting different styles within a single line, allowing for rich and visually appealing console displays.
4. **Testing Made Easy:** ChameleonConsole supports testing scenarios by providing a way to capture and validate styled console output in unit tests.
## Examples
```csharp
TextColor styledText = "Hello" + Fore.Green + "Chameleon" + Back.Yellow + "Console" + Fore.Reset + Back.Reset + "!";
styledText.Write(); // Display styled text to the console
// Nested styling for more complex layouts
TextColor nestedExample = "Start" + Fore.Blue + "Nested" + Back.Red + "Text" + Fore.Reset + Back.Reset + "End";
nestedExample.Write();
```
## Getting Started
1. **Install the Package:**
ChameleonConsole is available as a NuGet package. You can install it using the following command:
```bash
dotnet add package ChameleonConsole
```
Visit the [ChameleonConsole NuGet Package](https://www.nuget.org/packages/ChameleonConsole/) page for more details and version history.
2. **Usage:**
```csharp
using ChameleonConsole;
// Create and style text
TextColor styledText = "Hello" + Fore.Green + "Chameleon" + Back.Yellow + "Console" + Fore.Reset + Back.Reset + "!";
styledText.Write();
```
## Compatibility
ChameleonConsole is compatible with .NET Standard 2.0, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of console applications.
Enhance your command-line experience with ChameleonConsole's dynamic styling capabilities. Bring life to your text and make your console output stand out effortlessly.