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 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

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:

   dotnet add package ChameleonConsole

   Visit the ChameleonConsole NuGet Package page for more details and version history.

2. Usage:

   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.