tanstack-cli

Scaffold TanStack Start projects with selectable integrations via @tanstack/cli.

Updated Jul 2, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/janpeterd/dotfiles --skill tanstack-cli-janpeterd
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Skill: tanstack-cli
Source: https://github.com/janpeterd/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_agents/skills/tanstack-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/janpeterd/dotfiles --skill tanstack-cli-janpeterd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

TanStack CLI eliminates slow, error-prone setup of new TanStack Start projects by guiding you through selecting integrations and generating a ready-to-run codebase with consistent structure.

Core Features & Use Cases

It scaffolds TanStack Start applications interactively or via flags, covering authentication, databases/ORMs, deployment targets, and common developer tooling. For example, you can generate a full-stack app that includes Clerk authentication, Drizzle, and Neon with a deployment preset, so you start coding rather than wiring everything manually.

Quick Start

Use the tanstack-cli skill to create an app called "my-app" with tanstack-query, drizzle, neon, and clerk integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions about tanstack-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a TanStack Start project with integrations like auth and a database?

You can scaffold a TanStack Start project interactively or via flags using the create command with the --integrations option to generate a ready-to-run codebase with selectable authentication, database, and deployment integrations.

What is the fastest way to set up a full-stack TanStack app with Clerk, Drizzle, and Neon?

The fastest way to set up a full-stack TanStack app is to use the CLI scaffolding tool to generate a project that includes Clerk authentication, Drizzle ORM, and a Neon database with a deployment preset.

Can I use an MCP server to generate TanStack apps with an AI agent?

Yes, you can run the built-in MCP server to provide AI agent assistance for generating TanStack Start projects and applying selectable integrations for web apps and auth-enabled projects.

Does the TanStack CLI support deployment-ready templates and ORM initialization?

Yes, the TanStack CLI supports creating deployment-ready templates and handles database or ORM initialization by guiding you through selecting integrations to avoid repetitive manual setup work.

How do I avoid repetitive manual setup when creating TanStack Start projects?

To avoid repetitive manual setup, use the TanStack CLI to interactively scaffold your project and automatically wire developer tooling, integrations, and deployment targets into a consistent codebase structure.