repokit

CLI tool that instantly generates professional repository files tailored to your actual codebase. One command to professionalize any repo.

What it does

repokit init scans your project directory, detects the language/framework, and generates:

• README.md — with install instructions and license badge
• .gitignore — language-appropriate patterns
• LICENSE — full license text (MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL 3.0, BSD, ISC, Unlicense)
• CONTRIBUTING.md — contribution guidelines
• CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md — Contributor Covenant
• .editorconfig — sensible defaults for your language

Install

npx repokit init

Or install globally:

npm install -g repokit

Usage

# Generate all files with defaults (MIT license)
repokit init

# Specify license and author
repokit init --license apache2 --author "Jane Doe"

# Preview without writing files
repokit init --dry-run

# Overwrite existing files
repokit init --force

# Skip specific files
repokit init --skip LICENSE CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

# Non-interactive mode (CI-friendly)
repokit init --no-interactive

Supported Languages

| Language | Detected by | |----------|------------| | Node.js | package.json | | Python | pyproject.toml, setup.py, requirements.txt | | Rust | Cargo.toml | | Go | go.mod | | Ruby | Gemfile | | Java | pom.xml, build.gradle | | .NET | *.sln, *.csproj |

Supported Licenses

mit · apache2 · gpl3 · bsd2 · bsd3 · isc · unlicense

License

MIT