By name: bootstrapper description: Bootstrap new projects with modern tech stacks. Use when creating new applications, setting up projects, initializing codebases, or when the user mentions project setup, scaffolding, or bootstrapping. Supports TanStack Start + shadcn (via npx create-tanstack-start-shadcn), Rust, Tauri, TanStack Router, Python, and C# .NET projects.
Project Bootstrapper
A comprehensive project scaffolding system that helps you create new applications with modern, production-ready configurations.
Supported Tech Stacks
| Stack | Command | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| TanStack Start + shadcn | npx create-tanstack-start-shadcn my-app |
Full-stack React with SSR, React Query, shadcn/ui, Tailwind v4 |
| Rust | cargo new my-app |
CLI tools, libraries, high-performance applications |
| Tauri | npm create tauri-app@latest |
Cross-platform desktop applications |
| TanStack Router | npx create-tanstack-app@latest |
Modern React SPAs with file-based routing |
| Python venv | uv init my-app or python3 -m venv |
Scripts, APIs, data science, automation |
| C# .NET | dotnet new web -n my-app |
APIs, desktop apps, enterprise software |
Installation Commands
TanStack Start + shadcn/ui (Recommended for full-stack React)
# Create a new project
npx create-tanstack-start-shadcn my-app
# With specific package manager
npx create-tanstack-start-shadcn my-app --use-pnpm
npx create-tanstack-start-shadcn my-app --use-yarn
npx create-tanstack-start-shadcn my-app --use-bun
# Start development
cd my-app
npm run dev
Includes: TanStack Start, TanStack Router, React Query, shadcn/ui (new-york style), Tailwind CSS v4, TypeScript, sidebar layout, server functions, API routes, deferred data loading.
After installation: The project includes a .claude/skills/tanstack-start-shadcn/ directory with comprehensive development documentation.
Other Stacks
See TEMPLATES.md for detailed commands for all supported stacks.
How to Use
When asked to bootstrap a project, I will:
- Clarify requirements: Ask about project name, target directory, and specific needs
- Check prerequisites: Verify required tools are installed (Node.js 18+, git, etc.)
- Run the scaffolding command: Execute the appropriate npx/cargo/dotnet command
- Verify setup: Ensure dependencies installed and dev server starts
- Point to development docs: Reference the skill documentation included in the project
Quick Commands
To bootstrap a project, ask me to:
- "Create a full-stack React app with TanStack Start" →
npx create-tanstack-start-shadcn - "Set up a new project with shadcn/ui and Tailwind" →
npx create-tanstack-start-shadcn - "Create a new Rust CLI project" →
cargo new - "Set up a Tauri desktop app with React" →
npm create tauri-app@latest - "Bootstrap a TanStack Router project" →
npx create-tanstack-app@latest - "Initialize a Python project with virtual environment" →
uv initorpython3 -m venv - "Create a new .NET 8 Web API" →
dotnet new web
Prerequisites Check
Before bootstrapping, I'll verify these tools are available:
# Check common tools
node --version # Should be 18+
which git && git --version
For stack-specific requirements, see TEMPLATES.md.
Project Naming Conventions
- Use lowercase with hyphens:
my-awesome-project - Avoid spaces and special characters
- Keep names concise but descriptive
Post-Setup Recommendations
After bootstrapping, I'll suggest:
- Setting up version control (if not already a git repo)
- Configuring CI/CD pipelines
- Adding appropriate .gitignore entries
- Setting up pre-commit hooks
- Configuring IDE/editor settings