init

Lightweight project bootstrapper

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Embed and write template files (LICENSE, CONTRIBUTING.md) at compile time. Refuses to overwrite existing files. Fast project scaffolding for new tools.

Features

Embeds templates at compile time
Writes LICENSE, CONTRIBUTING.md, and scaffolding
Refuses to overwrite existing files
MCP server and CLI modes

Install

go install github.com/hegner123/init@latest

The Problem: Repeating boilerplate for every new project

# Every new tool needs:
# - LICENSE file
# - CONTRIBUTING.md
# - .gitignore
# - Basic project structure
#
# Copy-paste from last project, update names,
# forget something, fix it later.

Solution

$ init --cli --name my-new-tool --license MIT

Output

{"created":["LICENSE","CONTRIBUTING.md",".gitignore"],"skipped":[],"name":"my-new-tool"}

Comparison

Metric	Value
Templates	Embedded at compile time - no external files
Safety	Never overwrites existing files