A supporting tool from the Orthogonal blog
QuickShrink CLI is the command-line companion for repeated image-processing jobs. It is separate from the browser app and belongs in a reviewed local workflow, not a copy-and-run install step you have not inspected.
When it fits
Batch-compress project images from a terminal or CI workflow.
JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF workflows. Requires a supported Node.js environment.
Start with a small example
- Read the source-checked CLI guide linked below before installing anything.
- Review the downloadable package and dependency versions. Start with synthetic or disposable copies in a separate output directory.
- Inspect output names and decoded images before adding the command to a project or CI job.
Limits to understand
The reviewed version is 1.0.0. Its package behavior takes precedence over landing-page examples. Do not assume an option is supported because a marketing example shows it. Palette PNG output, orientation, filename collisions, and overwrites need particular care; the guide records these limitations and a reviewed installation path.
Input processing and privacy
The downloadable package processes image files locally. Review the package and its dependencies before running it; installation can make network requests.
Local processing is not a promise of zero network requests. Read the privacy policy and use non-sensitive examples unless you have independently reviewed the application.
Related reading
This introduction describes the public tool and its limitations, not an independent security certification. Check the current application for available controls. Return to all blog articles when you are done.