Console UX improvements for help output and third-party integration#19303
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Console UX improvements for help output and third-party integration#19303
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Shouldn't help still be a command?
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It is but adding CommandHiddenInterface effecitvly hides this command from execution output, as this is an integration test it will not be in the output here.
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This PR improves Console help UX and makes behavior more suitable when the package is embedded in non-CakePHP applications.
Why this matters for third-party usage
These changes are particularly useful for third-party implementations because help output should reflect the host app, not assume CakePHP context. Without this, users can see misleading framework/version branding and noisier command discovery flow.
What changed
helpis now hidden from command listings viaCommandHiddenInterface.helpadds noise and little value; help remains available via thehelpcommand.Example: custom Console help header
Implement
ConsoleHelpHeaderProviderInterfaceon the application class used byCommandRunner:When this interface is implemented, the custom header is shown in help output instead of the default CakePHP header.
Examples in a Cake context
Examples in a Custom app context
BEFORE:
AFTER: