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
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
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.