Ask HN: Thoughts on a "Google Analytics" for CLI Tools?

Hey HN,<p>I’m exploring an idea for a plug-and-play analytics solution specifically for CLI tools — think Google Analytics, but for the command line. After reviewing multiple open-source CLI tools, I noticed that many teams end up building analytics from scratch. Setting up and maintaining this kind of infrastructure can be resource-intensive and often lacks features that would make it more actionable.<p>Here’s what I imagine this solution would offer:<p>1. Automatic command tracking to capture usage patterns and activity frequency<p>2. Error and crash reporting to help identify pain points in real-time<p>3. Opt-in&#x2F;opt-out strategies for respecting user privacy preferences<p>4. A web dashboard for data visualization and analysis<p>I’d love to get the community’s perspective on this. Is this something you’ve encountered a need for? If you’re already using or building a CLI, would such a tool be useful, and what features would be most valuable to you?<p>Also, if anyone here has tackled CLI analytics themselves, I’d be interested to hear about any challenges you faced or any DIY solutions you’ve found effective. Thanks for any feedback!