bazelbuild/bazel

Add a multi-page flags reference

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#29049 opened on Mar 22, 2026

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Description

Page link:

https://bazel.build/reference/command-line-reference

Problem description (include actual vs expected text, if applicable):

Currently the command-line-reference page has flags for every bazel subcommand. This makes using cmd+f a bit annoying since you can find flags that may not be applicable for the subcommand you're interested in, and there's no way to filter that out. I think having this page with all of them is fine, but I think there should also be a per-subcommand page to make this more scoped and easier to search through

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
None
Domain
documentation
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Bazel commandsBasic MarkdownUnderstanding of docs structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
90
Research direction
Review the existing command line reference page at bazel.build/reference/command line reference. Identify all subcommand groups and their flags. Propose a structure for per subcommand pages. Check existing comments in the issue for any additional context. Create a plan and implement the new pages.