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dax offers cross-platform shell tools for Deno and Node.js, including command execution and output capture.
About dax
dax is a cross-platform shell tool for Deno and Node.js. It lets code run shell commands, capture output as text, make HTTP requests, and prompt for input. It uses deno_task_shell's parser, includes built-in commands for Windows support, and can export the shell environment to the current process. It does not include a custom CLI.
Key features
- Run shell commands with $ template literal syntax
- Capture command output as text
- Make HTTP requests and parse JSON responses
- Prompt users for text input
- Export shell environment to current process
- Built-in common commands for Windows support
Best for: Developers writing Deno or Node.js code that needs to run shell commands across platforms, including Windows.
Good for
- Works across platforms with added support for Windows
- Open source under MIT license
- Usable in application code as well as shell script replacement
Watch out for
- Does not include a custom CLI
dax at a glance
- Website
- github.com/dsherret/dax
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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dax FAQ
What runtimes does dax support?
Deno and Node.js.
Does dax provide a custom CLI?
No, it does not include a custom CLI.
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