create-nextwp-app

create-nextwp-app is a cross platform CLI tool designed for rapidly setting up NextWP projects, streamlining the development of Headless WordPress sites using Next.js. It provides a quick and automated process to initialize a starter project.

Usage

Create a new NextWP project with:

npx create-nextwp-app project-name

If no project name is provided, you will be prompted to enter one.

Components

main.go

This Go file is the core of the CLI tool. It handles project initialization, including cloning the repository, setting up directories, and preparing the project environment.

create-nextwp-app.js

This JavaScript file serves as the main CLI entry point. It identifies the user's OS and executes the appropriate binary file, ensuring cross-platform compatibility.

postinstall script.js

This script automatically runs post-installation to configure the tool based on the user's OS. It detects the OS (macOS, Linux, or Windows) and sets up the corresponding executable.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation or usage, please check the following:

• Ensure you have the correct permissions to install global npm packages.
• Verify your Node.js and npm versions are up to date.
• For specific errors, refer to the error log and follow the provided instructions. For more help, visit our GitHub repository or submit an issue.

bin directory

create-nextwp-app.js: The main cli entrypoint.

• Detects the OS Platform and executes the apprioriate binary.