CLP CLI Tool

The CLP CLI is a command-line tool that automates the generation of client libraries and scaffolding based on the shared protocol definition.

By consuming a YAML file that defines the calendar protocol, the CLI can generate consistent, idiomatic code for different programming languages — reducing boilerplate, eliminating errors, and accelerating integration.

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What Does the CLI Do?

The CLI takes the protocol specification (written in YAML) and turns it into:

• Language-specific client libraries
• Parameter parsing and validation code
• Command definitions and wrappers
• Optionally, test suites for client/server compatibility

It provides a consistent interface for building protocol clients that match the latest specification.

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Why It Matters

Manually implementing a client for every language is error-prone and time-consuming. The CLI ensures:

• Consistency across all implementations
• Faster onboarding for new languages
• No duplication of effort
• Automatic updates when the protocol evolves

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Example Usage

To generate a Ruby client library based on the latest protocol schema:

clp scaffold ruby 

This creates a Ruby module with:

clients/ruby/
├── lib/
│   ├── clp/
│   │   ├── version.rb
│   │   └── calendars.rb
├── spec/
│   └── clp/
│       └── calendars_spec.rb
├── clp.gemspec
└── README.md