The current version of BaseXClient uses java.io.Console, which makes redirecting input from stdin impossible.  That makes it difficult to create any type of script that interacts with the database (essentially, it would require using &#39;expect&#39; or equivalent).<div>
<br></div><div>As far as I can see, the only thing you need java.io.Console for is reading the password. Please do not use console if the user provides the password on the command line with -P.</div><div><br></div><div>Alternatively, or in addition, consider supporting a &quot;source&quot; command that reads commands from a file and sends them to the server.</div>
<div><br></div><div> - Godmar</div><div><br></div>