carlosferreyra 1.1.2

Interactive CLI business card for Carlos Ferreyra

Carlos Ferreyra CLI Business Card (Python)

A modern, interactive CLI business card showcasing Carlos Ferreyra's portfolio and contact information with beautiful animations and rich terminal formatting.

Built with Python and optimized for uvx - the universal package runner.

Features

• 🎨 Beautiful terminal formatting with Rich
• 📧 Direct email contact
• 📥 Quick resume access
• 🌐 Portfolio website access
• 💻 Professional links (GitHub, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• ⚡ Fast and responsive interface
• 🖥️ Interactive CLI menu
• 🚀 ASCII art banner with animations
• 📦 Zero-install execution with uvx

Quick Start

Run the business card directly with uvx (no installation required):

uvx carlosferreyra

Alternative Installation Methods

Using pip

pip install carlosferreyra
carlosferreyra

Using uv

uv tool install carlosferreyra
carlosferreyra

Development

Prerequisites

• Python 3.13+
• uv (recommended) or pip

Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/carlosferreyra/carlosferreyra-cli-py.git
cd carlosferreyra-cli-py

# Install dependencies with uv
uv sync

# Run in development mode
uv run python -m carlosferreyra

# Or install in development mode
uv pip install -e .
carlosferreyra

Building and Publishing

# Build the package
uv build

# Publish to PyPI (requires authentication)
uv publish

Technologies Used

• Python 3.13+ - Modern Python features
• Rich - Beautiful terminal formatting and animations
• PyFiglet - ASCII art text generation
• Inquirer - Interactive CLI prompts
• Click - Command line interface framework
• Colorama - Cross-platform colored terminal text

Project Structure

src/carlosferreyra/
├── __init__.py          # Package initialization
├── __main__.py          # Main application entry point
├── config.py            # Personal information and configuration
├── utils.py             # Utility functions for animations
├── banner.py            # Welcome banner with ASCII art
├── card.py              # Business card display
├── menu.py              # Interactive menu system
└── actions.py           # Action handlers for menu options

Customization

To customize this business card for yourself:

1. Update the personal information in src/carlosferreyra/config.py
2. Modify theme colors and animation speeds
3. Add or remove menu options in src/carlosferreyra/menu.py
4. Update action handlers in src/carlosferreyra/actions.py

uvx vs npx Comparison

This Python CLI is designed to be the equivalent of the TypeScript version but optimized for Python tooling:

Feature	TypeScript (npx)	Python (uvx)
Runtime	Node.js	Python
Package Manager	npm	PyPI
Zero-install run	npx carlosferreyra	uvx carlosferreyra
Installation	npm install -g carlosferreyra	uv tool install carlosferreyra

Connect with Carlos

• GitHub: github.com/carlosferreyra
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eduferreyraok
• Website: carlosferreyra.me
• Email: [e-mail]
• Twitter: @eduferreyraok

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Tutorial: Creating Your Own uvx CLI

This project serves as a complete example of how to create a modern Python CLI that works with uvx. Key learnings:

1. Project Structure

• Use src/ layout for better packaging
• Include py.typed for type information
• Configure entry points in pyproject.toml

2. uvx Compatibility

• Ensure fast startup time
• Minimize dependencies
• Use standard library when possible
• Configure proper entry points

3. Rich Terminal Experience

• Use Rich for beautiful formatting
• Implement smooth animations
• Create interactive menus
• Handle terminal clearing and sizing

4. Cross-platform Compatibility

• Use webbrowser module for URL opening
• Handle keyboard interrupts gracefully
• Test on multiple platforms

This CLI demonstrates how to create engaging terminal applications that users can run instantly with uvx carlosferreyra!