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Add execa-compatible API with superior streaming and virtual commands #24

Description

@konard

Goal: Beat execa's 98M weekly downloads by providing their full API plus unique features

Missing in execa:

  • No virtual commands engine
  • Limited streaming (no real-time processing)
  • No built-in commands
  • No mixed pipeline support (system + virtual)
  • No async iteration over output
  • Bundle size ~50KB+ vs our ~20KB

Implementation:

  • Add $.execaCompat() method with full execa API
  • Document feature-by-feature migration guide
  • Add streaming benchmarks vs execa's buffering
  • Show virtual commands in pipeline examples
  • Create async iteration examples (unique to us)
  • Bundle size comparison documentation

Competitive Advantages to Showcase:

  • ✅ Real-time streaming + events (vs execa's limited streaming)
  • ✅ Async iteration (for await (chunk of $.stream()))
  • ✅ Virtual commands engine (revolutionary feature)
  • ✅ Mixed pipelines (system + built-in + virtual)
  • ✅ Built-in commands (18 vs 0)
  • ✅ Smaller bundle (~20KB vs ~50KB+)

Success Metrics:

  • Complete execa compatibility layer
  • Migration guides for common patterns
  • Performance benchmarks
  • Unique feature demonstrations

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