f2js-cli

0.0.4 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript

Command-line interface for the Forth-to-JavaScript transpiler (f2js). Stable version 0.0.4. Minimal activity; likely experimental or personal. Converts Forth code into JavaScript for execution in Node.js or the browser. Differentiated by targeting JavaScript as a backend for Forth.

Common errors

error Error: Cannot find module 'f2js-cli' ↓

cause Attempting to require() a CLI package that is meant to be run globally.

fix

Use as command: f2js [options] <file>

Warnings

deprecated Package version 0.0.4 is very early; no releases since initial publish. ↓

fix Evaluate if project is maintained before relying on it.

gotcha The CLI may not support all Forth standards; test thoroughly. ↓

fix Check documentation or source for supported features.

Install

npm install f2js-cli

yarn add f2js-cli

pnpm add f2js-cli

Imports

default
wrong
```
const f2js = require('f2js-cli')
```
correct
```
npm install -g f2js-cli
```
This is a CLI tool, not a library. Use via command line: f2js <file>.fth > output.js

Quickstart

Installs the CLI globally, creates a simple Forth file, and transpiles it to JavaScript.

npm install -g f2js-cli
cat > hello.fth << 'EOF'
: hello ." Hello, Forth!" ;
hello
EOF
f2js hello.fth