browsh-org/browsh

Non-option argument instead of --startup-url

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#205 opened on Sep 14, 2018

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Description

Expected behaviour for me is to use the non-option arguments as URLs to load, but it seems I have to use the --startup-url option. I imagine I'm not the only one.

I'm a new user and not sure if you support tabs, but if you do, it'd make sense for multiple arguments to be URLs for multiple startup tabs.

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Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
cli
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.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
understanding of CLI argument parsingbasic knowledge of Node.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Look at the CLI argument parsing code, likely in the main entry point (e.g., bin/browsh or src/cli.js). Currently, startup url is required for specifying URLs. The change would allow non option arguments to be interpreted as startup URLs. Also check if tab support exists; if so, multiple arguments could open multiple tabs. Review existing tests and documentation for the startup url option to ensure backward compatibility.