BetterPack - A Universal Node.js Package Manager CLI with AI-Powered Project Management

BetterPack (bpack) is a powerful command-line interface (CLI) tool that combines universal package management with AI-powered project automation. It automatically detects your package manager (npm, yarn, pnpm, or bun) and provides intelligent project building, bundling, and management capabilities.

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🚀 Key Features

• Universal Package Management: Works with npm, yarn, pnpm, and bun
• AI-Powered Project Builder: Interactive project creation with natural language
• Automated Agent Mode: Intelligent project monitoring and management
• Advanced Bundling: Create executables, installers, and archives
• Web Dashboard: Real-time monitoring with dark mode support
• Smart Dependency Management: Automatic framework detection and setup

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Installation

```bash npm i betterpack -g ```

Quick Start

```bash

Universal package management

bpack install bpack add express

Added new AI-powered features

Interactive project creation

bpack create

Start automated agent mode

bpack agent start

Bundle your project

bpack bundle --format exe

Launch web dashboard

bpack dashboard ```

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🤖 AI-Powered Features

Interactive Project Builder

Create projects through natural language conversations:

```bash bpack create

or

bpack build-project ```

The AI will guide you through:

• Project type selection and framework recommendations
• Dependency installation and configuration
• Directory structure setup
• Feature addition (auth, database, components)
• Ongoing project modifications

Automated Agent Mode

Intelligent project monitoring and management:

```bash bpack agent start # Start the automated agent bpack agent stop # Stop the agent bpack agent status # Check agent status bpack dashboard # Launch web interface ```

Features:

• Project Health Monitoring: Continuous dependency and security checks
• Smart Recommendations: AI-powered suggestions for improvements
• Automated Tasks: Dependency updates, security patches, optimization
• Performance Tracking: Real-time metrics and alerts
• Web Dashboard: Modern interface with dark mode support

AI Chat Integration

Built-in AI assistance with multiple providers:

```bash bpack gemini # Chat with Google Gemini bpack chat # Interactive AI assistance ```

Supports:

• Google Gemini (free tier available)
• OpenAI GPT models
• Local models (TinyLlama, etc.)

📦 Advanced Bundling

Create various distribution formats:

```bash

Single JavaScript bundle

bpack bundle --format js --output dist/app.js

Executable files

bpack bundle --format exe --output dist/myapp.exe

Archive formats

bpack bundle --format zip --output dist/project.zip bpack bundle --format tar --output dist/project.tar.gz

Installers

bpack bundle --format msix --output dist/installer.msix # Windows bpack bundle --format sh --output dist/install.sh # Linux/macOS ```

Options:

• --include: Specify files to include
• --exclude: Specify files to exclude
• --minify: Minify the output
• --target: Target platform (node, browser, electron)

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🌐 Web Dashboard

Launch the modern web interface:

```bash bpack dashboard ```

Features:

• Real-time Monitoring: Project health, performance metrics
• Agent Control: Start/stop automation, configure settings
• Task Management: View execution history and logs
• AI Model Configuration: Switch between providers and models
• Dark/Light Mode: Responsive design with theme switching
• Performance Charts: Visual analytics and trends

Environment Variables

Configure AI providers:

```bash

Google Gemini (recommended - free tier available)

GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key

Optional: Other AI providers

OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_key ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_key

Agent configuration

JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_for_auth PORT=3000 ```

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📚 Documentation

Visit our comprehensive documentation for:

• Detailed API reference
• Advanced configuration options
• AI model setup guides
• Bundling tutorials
• Contributing guidelines

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