create-elit

Scaffolding tool for creating new Elit projects.

Usage

Default starter:

npm create elit@latest my-app

Pick a template:

npm create elit@latest my-app -- --template basic

List available templates:

npm create elit@latest -- --list-templates

With other package managers:

yarn create elit my-app --template todo
pnpm create elit my-app --template todo
bun create elit my-app --template todo
deno run -A npm:create-elit my-app --template todo

Templates

• basic - lightweight single-page starter with a reactive counter and no API setup
• todo (default) - fullstack todo workspace with persistence in databases/todo.ts via elit/database
• auth - auth and chat starter with profile and messaging flows

You can also use the full folder names:

• basic-example
• todo-fullstack-example
• auth-fullstack-example

CLI flags:

• -t, --template <name> - choose a template
• -l, --list-templates - show available templates
• -h, --help - show usage and template options

What Each Project Includes

• TypeScript setup
• package.json with Elit scripts
• elit.config.ts for dev, build, preview, mobile, desktop, and WAPK flows
• Auto-generated hidden files such as .gitignore, .wapkignore, and .wapkpatch
• A ready-to-run README tailored to the selected starter

Example

npm create elit@latest my-elit-app -- --template basic
cd my-elit-app
npm install
npm run dev

Visit http://localhost:3003 to see your app.

Learn More

• Elit Documentation
• GitHub Repository
• npm Package

License

MIT