meta
meta is a zero-dependency (runtime uses only typer), offline-first CLI that drops into any codebase and instantly surfaces what it is, how it's structured, and what you need to know. No AI, no internet required, no configuration needed.
Installation
Homebrew
brew tap alkalescent/tap && brew install meta
PyPI
uv pip install meta.one
From Source
git clone https://github.com/alkalescent/meta.git
cd meta
make install DEV=1
Pre-built Binaries
Download from GitHub Releases for portable or fast execution options.
Quick Start
meta
(Example output surfaces project details like structure and dependencies)
Commands
deps: List dependencies.meta depsscripts: List defined scripts.meta scriptsenv: List environment variables.meta envsize: Show project size and line counts.meta sizecontributors: List top contributors.meta contributorshealth: Check project health and metrics.meta health
Global Flags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
--json |
Output results in JSON format |
--no-color |
Disable colored output |
--quiet |
Suppress non-essential output |
--path |
Specify project path |
--version |
Show version |
--help |
Show help message |
Testing
Run tests locally:
make test
make cov
make smoke
Architecture
detect.py: Project detection logicdeps.py: Dependency parsingscripts.py: Script extractionenv.py: Environment variable scanningsize.py: Size calculationcontributors.py: Git contributor analysishealth.py: Health checksoutput.py: Output formattingcli.py: Command-line interface
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License
MIT
1 maintainer
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