ktx

npx for kotlin and the JVM! Install and execute Maven Central packages or kotlin scripts just like any other command line utility.

Installation

(Recommended) SDKMAN

sdk install ktx

Install Script

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mpetuska/ktx/master/scripts/install.sh | bash

Build from Source

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mpetuska/ktx/master/scripts/install-snapshot.sh | bash

Uninstallation

(Recommended) SDKMAN

# Check which versions are installed
sdk list ktx
# Uninstall desired version(s)
sdk uninstall ktx <version>

Install Script

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mpetuska/ktx/master/scripts/install.sh | bash

Build from Source

$HOME/.ktx/uninstall.sh

Usage

After installation a new ktx command will appear in your terminal. The cli is self-documented so to explore its features simply use -h argument on any command. e.g. ktx -h.

Main ones to know, however, are ktx run and ktx install which allow you to execute or install any maven package or kotlin script from the web or your local file system.

ktx run https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mpetuska/ktx/master/kts-samples/gw.main.kts -- clean build -Pversion="0.0.0"

ktx install https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mpetuska/ktx/master/kts-samples/gw.main.kts
# Installed script usage
gw clean build -Pversion="0.0.0"

ktx clean --scripts
ktx install https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mpetuska/ktx/master/kts-samples/gw.main.kts --alias=super-wrapper
super-wrapper clean build -Pversion="0.0.0"

ktx install org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-compiler:1.8.0 --alias=kotlin-compiler
kotlin-compiler -version

For sample scripts to play with you can have a look at kts-samples