Create Apt Dapp

create-apt-dapp provides a starter kit for dapp developers to easily bootstrap a dapp on the Aptos network.

NOTE: No need to clone: run npx create-apt-dapp in your terminal to get started

Quick Start

To create a Aptos dapp, open your terminal, cd into the directory you’d like to create the dapp in, and run the following command:

npx create-apt-dapp

Then follow the prompts!

(npx comes with npm 5.2+ and higher, see instructions for older npm versions)

What is create-apt-dapp?

create-apt-dapp simplifies the initial setup and configuration process, provides a modern development workflow, and offers a range of benefits that save time and effort, enabling developers to focus on building dapps on Aptos effectively.

create-apt-dapp streamlines the initial setup of a dapp development project, provides a solid foundation, and allows developers to start coding quickly without getting bogged down by configuration and boilerplate code

Why use create-apt-dapp?

• Boilerplate Setup: create-apt-dapp tool generates a predefined project structure and configuration files for you. This saves you from manually setting up the basic project structure, which can be time-consuming and error-prone.
• Dependencies Management: create-apt-dapp tool manages project dependencies for you. It generates a package.json file with the required packages and their versions, ensuring that your project uses compatible libraries.
• Move Folder: create-apt-dapp generates a move folder that includes the basic structure for move modules. It creates a Move.toml and sources folder with a move module (smart contract) in it.
• Best Practices: create-apt-dapp tool incorporates best practices and structure recommendations to develop for the Aptos network. This ensures that your project starts with a solid foundation.
• Built-in Scripts: create-apt-dapp tool includes built-in scripts for common tasks like initialize default profile, compile move module and publish smart contract to chain. This simplifies common development workflows.

Prerequisites

• node and npm (npm ≥ 5.2.0)

Templates

create-apt-dapp generates a predefined template structure and configuration files for you

• web dapp boilerplate: A simple and light-weight web based dapp template that includes the basic structure needed for starting a dapp
• node dapp boilerplate: A simple and light-weight node template that includes the basic structure needed for starting a node project on Aptos.
• todolist dapp boilerplate: A fully working todo list dapp with a pre-implemented smart contract and UI