The Create Stacks App CLI is a powerful command-line tool designed to streamline the process of initializing a new Stacks blockchain application. With support for various frameworks and customization options, it allows developers to quickly scaffold projects tailored to their needs.

• Support for multiple JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, Vite).

• Optional TypeScript support.

• Integration with Stacks blockchain features, including smart contracts.

• Customizable project templates for both frontend and backend development.

The CLI supports several flags to customize the project:

• --bun, --yarn, --pnpm, --npm: Specify the package manager to use for installing dependencies. Defaults to npm if no flag is provided.

• --no-backend or --no-contracts: Skip generating backend templates and dependencies.

• --react, --vue, --svelte, --next, --vite: Choose the JavaScript framework for the frontend. If no framework is specified, a basic template is used.

• --typescript or --ts: Enable TypeScript for the project.

Depending on the options selected, the CLI will generate a project structure with the following:

• Frontend Template: Based on the chosen framework (React, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, Vite), including necessary configuration files and a basic starting template. TypeScript configuration is included if the --typescript flag is used.

• Smart Contracts: If not skipped, smart contracts are included unless the --no-contracts option is used. Requires clarinet installation.

• Package Manager: Dependencies are installed using the specified package manager (npm, yarn, pnpm, or bun), and a package.json file is configured accordingly.

After the project is generated, the CLI will provide instructions for getting started with development.