pip-compile --output-file=... requirements.in: This creates too much output

[guettli]

What's the problem this feature will solve?

I want to create requirements.txt.

I run pip-compile --output-file=requirements.txt requirements.in for the first time in my life and there is too much output.

This is confusing, because the output looks like a requirements file. Thus I think "the --output-file argument was ignored".

Is there a need for so much output?

Describe the solution you'd like

I like to run the command and get one line of output. Output like

requirements.txt was created

Alternative Solutions

An alternative solution would be to create no output.

Additional context

First-time user experience is important.

If you agree, then I can write a pull-request for this change.

But first I would like to know if you want the change.

[dfoerster-athene]

You might find the -q argument helpful.