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The npm package "is-interactive" serves the function of checking whether stdout or stderr is engaged in an interactive mode. It assesses if the stream is TTY (a type of computer terminal device), not a dumb terminal, and not operating in a CI (Continuous Integration). This functionality comes into play when determining whether to showcase interactive UI or animations on the terminal.
Using "is-interactive" can be accomplished seamlessly through a few simple steps. Firstly, the package needs to be installed via npm with the command npm install is-interactive. Once installed, you can import it into your JavaScript file using the syntax import isInteractive from 'is-interactive';. Finally, you can use the function isInteractive() to check if the terminal is in interactive mode. Here's an example of how to use it:
import isInteractive from 'is-interactive';
const checkIfInteractive = isInteractive();
if (checkIfInteractive) {
// The terminal is in interactive mode
console.log("Interactive mode is active.");
} else {
// The terminal is not in interactive mode
console.log("Interactive mode is not active.");
}
The documentation for the "is-interactive" npm package is available directly within the README content on the GitHub repository, which can be accessed at git+https://github.com/sindresorhus/is-interactive.git. The documentation covers all necessary details including installation guide, usage examples, API details and more. For additional usage or any advanced functionality, it is advisable to refer to this GitHub repository directly as it maintains the most updated and comprehensive information about the package.
