quickship-cli
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Ship production-ready web, mobile, and backend projects in 60 seconds. Create Next.js, React, T3 Stack, MERN, Expo React Native, Express, or NestJS apps with TypeScript, flexible database options (Prisma/Mongoose or raw drivers), and modern tooling - then
Stop wasting hours on boilerplate. Create production-ready web and mobile apps with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and modern tooling - fully configured in under 60 seconds.
Create production-ready projects in 60 seconds
Wide range of templates: Web, Mobile, and Backend with flexible database options
| Traditional Setup | With QuickShip |
|---|---|
| ❌ 30-60 minutes setup | ✅ 60 seconds |
| ❌ Manual configuration | ✅ Fully automated |
| ❌ Version conflicts | ✅ Latest stable versions |
| ❌ Missing best practices | ✅ Production-ready |
| ❌ Complex deployment | ✅ One command deploy |
Option 1: No Installation (Recommended)
Use npx to run QuickShip without installing:
npx quickship-cli@latest build my-app
Option 2: Global Install
Install once, use everywhere:
npm install -g quickship-cli
The simplest way to create a project:
quickship build my-app
QuickShip will ask you a few questions and create your project. That's it!
What you get:
Then start coding:
cd my-app
npm run dev
Your app is now running! 🎉
Want to skip all prompts? Use the -y flag:
# Uses sensible defaults (Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, npm, Git)
quickship build my-app -y
Customize with flags:
# Specify template
quickship build my-app --template nextjs -y
# Choose package manager
quickship build my-app -p pnpm -y
# Skip Git initialization
quickship build my-app --no-git -y
# Skip dependency installation (for CI/CD)
quickship build my-app --no-install -y
# Combine options
quickship build my-app --template vite -p yarn --no-git -y
Available flags:
| Flag | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
-y, --yes | Skip all prompts | quickship build my-app -y |
-t, --template <n> | Choose template | --template nextjs |
-p, --package-manager <pm> | Choose package manager | -p pnpm |
--no-git | Skip Git initialization | quickship build my-app --no-git |
--no-install | Skip installing dependencies | quickship build my-app --no-install |
-v, --verbose | Show detailed logs | quickship build my-app -v |
Choose from 6 production-ready templates for web, mobile, and backend:
Next.jsRecommended Full-stack React framework with server components and API routes. Stack:
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T3 StackType-safe full-stack with tRPC, Prisma, and NextAuth. Stack:
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React + ViteLightning-fast React SPA development. Stack:
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Full-stack with MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js.
Stack: MongoDB • Express • React • Node.js • TypeScript • Tailwind CSS
quickship build my-app --template mern-stack -y
Cross-platform mobile apps for iOS, Android, and Web.
Stack: Expo SDK 52+ • React Native • TypeScript • Expo Router
Features:
quickship build my-app --template expo-react-native -y
Recommended
Fast, flexible RESTful API with TypeScript and optional ORM/ODM.
Stack: Express.js • TypeScript • Your Choice of Database & ORM • JWT Auth (optional) • Swagger (optional)
Features:
pg driver)mongodb driver)better-sqlite3)quickship build my-api --template express-api -y
Enterprise-grade API with modular architecture, dependency injection, and optional ORM/ODM.
Stack: NestJS • TypeScript • Your Choice of Database & ORM • Passport.js Auth (optional) • Swagger (optional)
Features:
pg driver)mongodb driver)better-sqlite3)quickship build my-api --template nestjs-api -y
# Create a new project (interactive)
quickship build
# Create with a name (interactive)
quickship build my-app
# Create with defaults (no prompts)
quickship build my-app -y
# List all available templates
quickship list
# Add features to existing project
quickship add <feature>
# Show detailed project information
quickship info
# Check project and environment health
quickship doctor
# View all templates with details
quickship templates
# Update CLI to latest version
quickship update
# Deploy to production (interactive)
quickship deploy
# Deploy to specific platform
quickship deploy --platform vercel
# Skip confirmations
quickship deploy -y
# Show all commands
quickship --help
# Show help for specific command
quickship build --help
# Show CLI version
quickship --version
Deploy your project with a single command:
cd my-app
quickship deploy
Supported Platforms:
| Platform | Best For | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel | Next.js, T3 Stack, Express, NestJS | Zero-config, Edge functions, Serverless, CI/CD |
| Netlify | Vite, React, Next.js | Fast CDN, Deploy previews, Forms, Functions |
What it does:
Enhance your Next.js projects:
cd my-app
# Add shadcn/ui components
quickship add shadcn
# Add authentication (choose from Clerk, Supabase, or NextAuth)
quickship add auth
# Or specify a provider directly
quickship add auth --provider clerk
quickship add auth --provider supabase
quickship add auth --provider nextauth
# Add Prisma database
quickship add database
Authentication Providers:
| Provider | Best For | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | Quick MVPs, startups | Pre-built UI components, user management dashboard, social auth |
| Supabase | Full-stack apps | Auth + PostgreSQL database + storage + real-time subscriptions |
| NextAuth | Custom flows | Maximum flexibility, any database, custom providers |
What gets set up automatically:
Verify your environment and project setup:
quickship doctor
Checks:
Get detailed project information:
quickship info
Shows:
# Fastest way - uses defaults
quickship build my-saas -y
cd my-saas
npm run dev
# ✨ App running at http://localhost:3000
# Answer a few questions
quickship build my-app
# QuickShip asks:
# ? What do you want to build? Website
# ? Choose your stack: Next.js
# ? Add shadcn/ui? Yes
# ? Package manager: npm
# ? Initialize Git? Yes
cd my-app
npm run dev
# Create a basic Next.js app
quickship build my-saas -y
cd my-saas
# Add shadcn/ui components
quickship add shadcn
# Add authentication with NextAuth.js
quickship add auth
# Add database with Prisma
quickship add database
# ✨ Now you have a full-stack app with auth and database!
npm run dev
# Full control with flags
quickship build my-api \
--template mern-stack \
-p pnpm \
-y
# Configure MongoDB
cd my-api/server
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your MongoDB URI
# Run both client and server
cd ..
pnpm dev
# Create Expo app
quickship build my-mobile-app
# Choose:
# ? What do you want to build? Mobile App
# ? Choose mobile stack: Expo React Native
# ? Choose template: Tabs
# ? Styling: StyleSheet
cd my-mobile-app
npx expo start
# Scan QR code with Expo Go app! 📱
# Create app
quickship build my-next-app -y
cd my-next-app
# Deploy in one command
quickship deploy --platform vercel
# ✨ Your app is live!
# Perfect for automated deployments
quickship build production-app \
--template nextjs \
-p npm \
--no-git \
-y
cd production-app
npm run build
npm run start
| Feature | QuickShip | create-next-app | create-vite | create-expo-app |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Templates | ✅ 4 templates | ✅ 1 | ✅ Many | ❌ |
| Mobile Templates | ✅ Expo | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ 1 |
| Backend Templates | ✅ 2 APIs | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| TypeScript | ✅ Default | ✅ Optional | ✅ Optional | ✅ Optional |
| Tailwind CSS | ✅ Pre-configured | ❌ Manual | ❌ Manual | ❌ Manual |
| Deployment | ✅ One command | ❌ Manual | ❌ Manual | ❌ Manual |
| Add Features | ✅ CLI commands | ❌ Manual | ❌ Manual | ❌ Manual |
| Health Check | ✅ Built-in | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Project Info | ✅ Built-in | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
quickship add auth)quickship add database).env files - Projects work immediately after creationContributions are welcome! Here's how you can help:
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/SeifElkadyy/QuickShip-CLI.git
cd QuickShip-CLI
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Link for local testing
npm link
# Test it out
quickship build test-app
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
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