commandlineparser / commandlineparser/commandline
Built in Help and Version output goes to stderr not stdout.
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Description
The built in --help and --version outputs are printed to stderr instead of stdout, you have to redirect them to use the commands properly.
`test --version` returns the version number, but on stderr not stdout.
e.g.
`test --version 2>nul` returns no output.
`test --version 2>&1` prints the version to stdout as expected.
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue with `test --version` and the equivalent `--help` command, checking stdout and stderr separately. Trace the built-in output handling from the command-line entry point, then add regression coverage showing both outputs go to stdout and remain usable without redirection.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100