@gel/create

@gel/create: Project scaffolding for Gel-backed applications

The @gel/create package provides a starting point for various frameworks with everything you need to start building an Gel-backed application. We aim to follow the same conventions as the original "create-app" templates, but with Gel as the database. There are a few different templates to choose from, including: Next.js, Remix, Express, Node HTTP Server.

Important points to note:

• Upstream changes: We try to actively monitor and incorporate significant changes from the original "create-app" templates to to ensure developers have access to the latest features and best practices.
• Support for major options: While we strive to support the major options offered by the upstream "create-apps", we might not cover every possible configuration or permutation due to the vast scope of possibilities.
• Gel CLI installation: For users who do not have the Gel CLI installed, we automatically install it using our typical installation procedure.

Usage

$ npm create @gel
# or
yarn create @gel
# or
pnpm create @gel
# or
bun create @gel

After running the command, you will be prompted to provide a project name and choose a template. You can also specify whether to use Gel Auth, initialize a git repository, and install dependencies.

The tool will then create a new directory with the specified name and set up the project.

Contributing

If you want to add a new template, please open an issue first. We are open to new ideas and would love to hear your feedback.

Development

Install dependencies in the root directory:

$ yarn

Navigate into packages/create:

$ cd packages/create

Build @gel/generate

$ yarn build

Run a local version:

$ yarn run create

Testing

$ yarn test