tanstack-cli
TanStack CLI is an interactive project scaffolding tool that guides you through creating TanStack Start applications with your choice of 30+ integrations spanning authentication, databases, deployment platforms, and developer tools. It supports custom templates for team standardization and includes an MCP server for AI agent assistance.
TanStack CLI creates new TanStack Start projects with interactive scaffolding and 30+ pre-built integrations.
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TanStack CLI creates new TanStack Start projects with interactive scaffolding and 30+ pre-built integrations. TanStack CLI is an interactive project scaffolding tool that guides you through creating TanStack Start applications with your choice of 30+ integrations spanning authentication, databases, deployment platforms, and developer tools. It supports custom templates for team standardization and includes an MCP server for AI agent assistance.
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- Yes.
- TanStack CLI supports 30+ integrations across multiple categories: authentication (like Clerk), databases and ORMs (like Drizzle).
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What is tanstack-cli and how does it help create projects?
TanStack CLI is an interactive project scaffolding tool that guides you through creating TanStack Start applications. It streamlines the setup process by letting you choose from 30+ integrations for authentication, databases, deployment platforms, and developer tools, so you can get a fully configured full-stack app running quickly without manual configuration.
Can I create a new tanstack start project with guided scaffolding?
Yes. TanStack CLI provides guided scaffolding specifically designed for creating new TanStack Start projects. The interactive process walks you through selecting your preferred integrations and configurations, making it easy to set up a complete project structure with best practices built in from the start.
What integrations does tanstack-cli support for setup?
TanStack CLI supports 30+ integrations across multiple categories: authentication (like Clerk), databases and ORMs (like Drizzle), deployment platforms (Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare), and developer tools (ESLint, Biome). You can mix and match these during project creation to build exactly the stack your team needs.
How can I use tanstack-cli with custom templates for my team?
TanStack CLI lets you build custom team templates for standardized projects. This allows your organization to enforce consistent configurations, dependencies, and best practices across all new projects, ensuring every team member starts with the same solid foundation.
Does tanstack-cli include an MCP server for AI assistance?
Yes. TanStack CLI includes an MCP server that enables AI-assisted project setup and guidance. This allows AI agents to help with interactive project creation, answer questions about available integrations, and provide recommendations based on your project requirements.
What license does tanstack-cli use?
TanStack CLI is released under the MIT license, making it free to use, modify, and distribute in both open-source and commercial projects with minimal restrictions.
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Overview
TanStack CLI is an interactive scaffolding tool for creating TanStack Start applications. It provides guided project creation with 30+ pre-built integrations covering authentication, databases, deployment, and developer tools. It also includes an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for AI agent assistance and supports custom templates for team-standardized setups.
Package: @tanstack/cli
Status: Stable
Installation & Usage
# Create a new project (interactive)
npx @tanstack/cli create my-app
# Create with specific integrations
npx @tanstack/cli create my-app --integrations tanstack-query,clerk,drizzle
# Global install
npm install -g @tanstack/cli
tanstack create my-app
Project Creation
Interactive Mode
npx @tanstack/cli create my-app
# Prompts for:
# - Project name
# - Integration selection
# - Configuration options
With Integrations Flag
```bash
Multiple integrations
npx @tanstack/cli create my-app --integrations tanstack-query,tanstack-form,drizzle,neon,clerk
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