CLI Overview

The JS-Stack CLI is a powerful command-line tool for scaffolding production-ready JavaScript/TypeScript projects. It supports a wide range of modern frameworks, databases, authentication methods, and deployment options.

Installation

No installation required! Use npx to run the CLI directly:

npx create-js-stack@latest my-app

The CLI will download and run automatically. No global installation needed!

Quick Start

Interactive Mode

The easiest way to get started:

npx create-js-stack@latest my-app

The CLI will guide you through all configuration options interactively.

Command-Line Flags

For automated setups or CI/CD:

npx create-js-stack@latest my-app \
  --frontend next \
  --backend express \
  --database postgres \
  --orm prisma \
  --auth better-auth \
  --addons docker,testing,biome \
  --package-manager pnpm \
  --git \
  --install

Quick Start with Defaults

Use the --yes flag to skip prompts:

npx create-js-stack@latest my-app --yes

Key Features

• 🚀 Modern Stack: Latest versions of popular frameworks
• 🛡️ Best Practices: Security, performance, and code quality built-in
• 📦 Complete Setup: Everything from dependencies to deployment configs
• ⚡ Fast: Generate projects in seconds
• 🎯 Flexible: Choose your stack or use defaults
• 🔧 Type-Safe: Full TypeScript support with Zod validation
• 📝 JSX/TSX Templates: Generate React components and TypeScript files
• 🎨 Interactive Prompts: Beautiful CLI interface with @clack/prompts

Commands

Create

Create a new project:

npx create-js-stack@latest <project-name> [options]

See Options Reference for all available options.

List

List available presets:

npx create-js-stack@latest list

Info

Display environment information:

npx create-js-stack@latest info

Sponsors

Display sponsors:

npx create-js-stack@latest sponsors

Docs

Open documentation in browser:

npx create-js-stack@latest docs

Builder

Open web-based interactive builder:

npx create-js-stack@latest builder

What Gets Generated

The CLI generates a complete, production-ready project structure:

• ✅ Project structure with best practices
• ✅ Package configuration with correct dependencies
• ✅ Framework-specific setup files
• ✅ Database and ORM configuration
• ✅ Authentication setup
• ✅ API layer configuration
• ✅ Testing setup (if selected)
• ✅ Docker configuration (if selected)
• ✅ Deployment configs (if selected)
• ✅ Git repository (if selected)
• ✅ README with project-specific documentation

Next Steps

• 📖 Complete Options Reference
• 🔌 Programmatic API
• 🔗 Compatibility Guide
• 📚 Getting Started Guide