Emojicode Transpiler

0.1.0 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript

Emojicode-transpiler is a CLI tool (v0.1.0) that converts Emojicode source code using GFM-style emoji keywords (e.g. :grinning:) or traditional coding keywords into standard Emojicode emoji syntax. It aims to improve productivity when writing Emojicode programs by allowing easier text-based input. The transpiler uses a fixed mapping table for all Emojicode syntax elements. It is a niche tool with no active development or recent releases; use at your own risk.

Common errors

error Error: Cannot find module 'emojicode-transpiler' ↓

cause Running require or import as a library instead of using CLI.

fix

Use the CLI directly: npx emojicode-transpiler <file>

error emojit: command not found ↓

cause Package not installed globally or not in PATH.

fix

Install globally with npm install -g emojicode-transpiler

error SyntaxError: Unexpected token ↓

cause Using Emojicode syntax that doesn't match the transpiler's mapping.

fix

Refer to the Transpilation Table and only use supported tokens.

Warnings

gotcha The transpiler only supports the predefined mapping table; unrecognized tokens are left unchanged. ↓

fix Ensure all tokens used are present in the mapping table. Custom or extended Emojicode syntax won't transpile.

gotcha Input file must have .🍇 extension or be explicitly specified; otherwise the tool may fail. ↓

fix Always use the .🍇 extension for input files.

deprecated The package has not been updated since initial release; Emojicode language may have evolved. ↓

fix Check the Emojicode specification and latest transpiler compatibility before use.

gotcha The tool requires Node.js globally installed; no browser support. ↓

fix Ensure Node.js is installed and the package is installed globally with -g.

Install

npm install emojicode-transpiler

yarn add emojicode-transpiler

pnpm add emojicode-transpiler

Imports

cli
wrong
```
const transpiler = require('emojicode-transpiler')
```
correct
```
npx emojicode-transpiler <file>
```
This is a CLI tool, not a library. Do not attempt to import it programmatically.

transpile

wrong

import { transpile } from 'emojicode-transpiler'

correct

CLI only; no programmatic API

No programmatic API is exposed. Use as a command-line tool.

Quickstart

Converts a GFM-style Emojicode source file to standard Emojicode emoji syntax using the CLI.

echo ':checkered_flag: {:grinning: "Hello World!" ;}' > hello.🍇
npx emojicode-transpiler hello.🍇
# Output: 🏁 🍇 😀 🔤Hello World!🔤 ❗️ 🍉