mlr
Agent-readyData & DBDataCSV transforms, stream processing, and data shaping from the terminal.
CSV transforms, stream processing, and data shaping from the terminal. Built by John Kerl.
Task fit
csv transforms, stream processing, and data shaping from the terminal.
Lane
Inspect schemas, run safe queries, and understand your data fast.
Operator brief
Use mlr for csv transforms, stream processing, and data shaping from the terminal.
Run `mlr --csv cut -f name,email data.csv` and see what comes back.
Repository family
John Kerl
First trust check
mlr responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
Safe database loop
Install command
$ brew install millerOperator pack
Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.
Verify
$ mlr --versionmlr responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ mlr --csv cut -f name,email data.csvFirst steps
- 01Install mlr.
- 02Run `mlr --version` first.
- 03Start with `mlr --csv cut -f name,email data.csv`.
- 04Install a CLI that matches your database engine.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
csv transforms, stream processing, and data shaping from the terminal.
Use this when
You need data processing in both local dev and CI.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- mlr fits data & db well, especially for csv transforms, stream processing, and data shaping from the terminal.
- 768 homebrew installs (30d).
- Easy to automate.
Constraints
- Output is mostly plain text.
Repository context
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