Implement initial CLI

Cargo.toml

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ version = "0.1.0"
 edition = "2024"
 
 [dependencies]
+clap = { version = "4.5.0", features = ["derive"] }
 
 [lints.clippy]
 pedantic = { level = "warn", priority = -1 }
@@ -44,3 +45,12 @@ string_lit_as_bytes    = "deny"
 
 # 6. numerical foot-guns
 float_arithmetic = "deny"
+
+[dev-dependencies]
+rstest = "0.18.0"
+cucumber = "0.20.0"
+tokio = { version = "1", features = ["macros", "rt-multi-thread"], default-features = false }
+
+[[test]]
+name = "cucumber"
+harness = false

docs/netsuke-design.md

@@ -1262,6 +1262,17 @@ The behaviour of each subcommand is clearly defined:
   viewer. Visualising the graph is invaluable for understanding and debugging
   complex projects.
 
+### 8.4 Design Decisions
+
+The CLI is implemented using clap's derive API in `src/cli.rs`. Clap's
+`default_value_t` attribute marks `Build` as the default subcommand, so invoking
+`netsuke` with no explicit command still triggers a build. CLI execution and
+dispatch live in `src/runner.rs`, keeping `main.rs` focused on parsing. The
+working directory flag uses `-C` to mirror Ninja's convention, ensuring command
+line arguments map directly onto the underlying build tool. Error scenarios are
+validated using clap's `ErrorKind` enumeration in unit tests and via Cucumber
+steps for behavioural coverage.
+
 ## Section 9: Implementation Roadmap and Strategic Recommendations
 
 This final section outlines a strategic plan for implementing Netsuke, along

docs/roadmap.md

@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ compilation pipeline from parsing to execution.
 
 - [ ] **CLI and Manifest Parsing:**
 
-  - [ ] Implement the initial clap CLI structure for the build command and
+  - [x] Implement the initial clap CLI structure for the build command and
     global options (--file, --directory, --jobs), as defined in the design
-    document.
+    document. *(done)*
 
   - [ ] Define the core Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) data structures
     (NetsukeManifest, Rule, Target, StringOrList, Recipe) in `src/ast.rs`.

src/cli.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+//! Command line interface definition using clap.
+//!
+//! This module defines the [`Cli`] structure and its subcommands.
+//! It mirrors the design described in `docs/netsuke-design.md`.
+
+use clap::{Parser, Subcommand};
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+
+/// Maximum number of jobs accepted by the CLI.
+const MAX_JOBS: usize = 64;
+
+fn parse_jobs(s: &str) -> Result<usize, String> {
+    let value: usize = s
+        .parse()
+        .map_err(|_| format!("{s} is not a valid number"))?;
+    if (1..=MAX_JOBS).contains(&value) {
+        Ok(value)
+    } else {
+        Err(format!("jobs must be between 1 and {MAX_JOBS}"))
+    }
+}
+
+/// A modern, friendly build system that uses YAML and Jinja, powered by Ninja.
+#[derive(Debug, Parser)]
+#[command(author, version, about, long_about = None)]
+pub struct Cli {
+    /// Path to the Netsuke manifest file to use.
+    #[arg(short, long, value_name = "FILE", default_value = "Netsukefile")]
+    pub file: PathBuf,
+
+    /// Change to this directory before doing anything.
+    #[arg(short = 'C', long, value_name = "DIR")]
+    pub directory: Option<PathBuf>,
+
+    /// Set the number of parallel build jobs.
+    #[arg(short, long, value_name = "N", value_parser = parse_jobs)]
+    pub jobs: Option<usize>,
+
+    #[command(subcommand)]
+    pub command: Option<Commands>,
+}
+
+impl Cli {
+    /// Parse command-line arguments, providing `build` as the default command.
+    #[must_use]
+    pub fn parse_with_default() -> Self {
+        Self::parse().with_default_command()
+    }
+
+    /// Parse the provided arguments, applying the default command when needed.
+    ///
+    /// # Panics
+    ///
+    /// Panics if argument parsing fails.
+    #[must_use]
+    pub fn parse_from_with_default<I, T>(args: I) -> Self
+    where
+        I: IntoIterator<Item = T>,
+        T: Into<std::ffi::OsString> + Clone,
+    {
+        Self::try_parse_from(args)
+            .unwrap_or_else(|e| panic!("CLI parsing failed: {e}"))
+            .with_default_command()
+    }
+
+    /// Apply the default command if none was specified.
+    #[must_use]
+    fn with_default_command(mut self) -> Self {
+        if self.command.is_none() {
+            self.command = Some(Commands::Build {
+                targets: Vec::new(),
+            });
+        }
+        self
+    }
+}
+
+/// Available top-level commands for Netsuke.
+#[derive(Debug, Subcommand, PartialEq, Eq, Clone)]
+pub enum Commands {
+    /// Build specified targets (or default targets if none are given) [default].
+    Build {
+        /// A list of specific targets to build.
+        targets: Vec<String>,
+    },
+
+    /// Remove build artifacts and intermediate files.
+    Clean,
+
+    /// Display the build dependency graph in DOT format for visualization.
+    Graph,
+}

src/lib.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+//! Netsuke core library.
+//!
+//! Currently this library only exposes the command line interface
+//! definitions used by the binary and tests.
+
+pub mod cli;
+pub mod runner;

src/main.rs

@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+use netsuke::{cli::Cli, runner};
+
 fn main() {
-    // Placeholder entry point for future CLI implementation.
+    let cli = Cli::parse_with_default();
+    runner::run(cli);
 }

src/runner.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+//! CLI execution and command dispatch logic.
+//!
+//! This module keeps [`main`] minimal by providing a single entry point that
+//! handles command execution. It currently prints which command was invoked.
+
+use crate::cli::{Cli, Commands};
+
+/// Execute the parsed [`Cli`] commands.
+pub fn run(cli: Cli) {
+    match cli.command.unwrap_or(Commands::Build {
+        targets: Vec::new(),
+    }) {
+        Commands::Build { targets } => {
+            println!("Building targets: {targets:?}");
+        }
+        Commands::Clean => {
+            println!("Clean requested");
+        }
+        Commands::Graph => {
+            println!("Graph requested");
+        }
+    }
+}

tests/cli_tests.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+//! Unit tests for CLI argument parsing and validation.
+//!
+//! This module exercises the command-line interface defined in [`netsuke::cli`]
+//! using `rstest` for parameterised coverage of success and error scenarios.
+use clap::Parser;
+use clap::error::ErrorKind;
+use netsuke::cli::{Cli, Commands};
+use rstest::rstest;
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+
+#[rstest]
+#[case(vec!["netsuke"], PathBuf::from("Netsukefile"), None, None, Commands::Build { targets: Vec::new() })]
+#[case(
+    vec!["netsuke", "--file", "alt.yml", "-C", "work", "-j", "4", "build", "a", "b"],
+    PathBuf::from("alt.yml"),
+    Some(PathBuf::from("work")),
+    Some(4),
+    Commands::Build { targets: vec!["a".into(), "b".into()] },
+)]
+fn parse_cli(
+    #[case] argv: Vec<&str>,
+    #[case] file: PathBuf,
+    #[case] directory: Option<PathBuf>,
+    #[case] jobs: Option<usize>,
+    #[case] expected_cmd: Commands,
+) {
+    let cli = Cli::parse_from_with_default(argv.clone());
+    assert_eq!(cli.file, file);
+    assert_eq!(cli.directory, directory);
+    assert_eq!(cli.jobs, jobs);
+    assert_eq!(cli.command.expect("command should be set"), expected_cmd);
+}
+
+#[rstest]
+#[case(vec!["netsuke", "unknowncmd"], ErrorKind::InvalidSubcommand)]
+#[case(vec!["netsuke", "--file"], ErrorKind::InvalidValue)]
+#[case(vec!["netsuke", "-j", "notanumber"], ErrorKind::ValueValidation)]
+#[case(vec!["netsuke", "--file", "alt.yml", "-C"], ErrorKind::InvalidValue)]
+fn parse_cli_errors(#[case] argv: Vec<&str>, #[case] expected_error: ErrorKind) {
+    let err = Cli::try_parse_from(argv).expect_err("unexpected success");
+    assert_eq!(err.kind(), expected_error);
+}

tests/cucumber.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+use cucumber::World;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Default, World)]
+pub struct CliWorld {
+    pub cli: Option<netsuke::cli::Cli>,
+    pub cli_error: Option<String>,
+}
+
+mod steps;
+
+#[tokio::main]
+async fn main() {
+    CliWorld::run("tests/features").await;
+}

tests/features/cli.feature

@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+Feature: CLI parsing
+
+  Scenario: Build is the default command
+    When the CLI is parsed with ""
+    Then parsing succeeds
+    And the command is build
+
+  Scenario: Clean command runs
+    When the CLI is parsed with "-C work clean"
+    Then parsing succeeds
+    And the command is clean
+    And the working directory is "work"
+
+  Scenario: Graph command with jobs
+    When the CLI is parsed with "-j 2 graph"
+    Then parsing succeeds
+    And the command is graph
+    And the job count is 2
+
+  Scenario: Manifest file can be overridden
+    When the CLI is parsed with "--file alt.yml build target"
+    Then parsing succeeds
+    And the manifest path is "alt.yml"
+    And the first target is "target"
+
+  Scenario: Unknown command fails
+    When the CLI is parsed with invalid arguments "unknown"
+    Then an error should be returned
+    And the error message should contain "unknown"
+
+  Scenario: Missing file argument value
+    When the CLI is parsed with invalid arguments "--file"
+    Then an error should be returned
+    And the error message should contain "--file"
+
+  Scenario: Directory flag sets working directory
+    When the CLI is parsed with "-C work build"
+    Then parsing succeeds
+    And the working directory is "work"
+
+  Scenario: Jobs flag sets parallelism
+    When the CLI is parsed with "-j 4"
+    Then parsing succeeds
+    And the job count is 4
+
+  Scenario: Missing directory argument value
+    When the CLI is parsed with invalid arguments "-C"
+    Then an error should be returned
+    And the error message should contain "--directory"
+
+  Scenario: Missing jobs argument value
+    When the CLI is parsed with invalid arguments "-j"
+    Then an error should be returned
+    And the error message should contain "--jobs"
+
+  Scenario: Non-numeric jobs value
+    When the CLI is parsed with invalid arguments "-j notanumber"
+    Then an error should be returned
+    And the error message should contain "notanumber"