create-iv-admin-app v1.0.0

create-iv-bot-app

A CLI tool to quickly bootstrap a new chatbot project by cloning a template repository, updating configuration files, and setting up your project with minimal effort.

Overview

create-iv-bot-app automates the initial setup of a chatbot project by:

• Cloning a predefined chatbot template repository.
• Removing the existing Git history (the .git folder) from the template.
• Updating configuration files:
  • package.json: Sets the project name.
  • src/config.json: Updates appName and companyName with the new project name.
• Installing project dependencies.
• Prompting for a web app title and description to update public/index.html.

This tool streamlines the process of getting your chatbot project off the ground.

Features

• Template Cloning: Uses a GitHub repository as a starting point.
• Git Detachment: Removes the template’s Git history so your project starts as a fresh repository.
• Dynamic Configuration: Updates package.json and src/config.json with your project details.
• Interactive Setup: Prompts you to enter a custom web app title and description.
• Automated Dependency Installation: Automatically runs npm install in the new project directory.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or later recommended)
• npm (comes with Node.js)
• Git (must be installed and available in your PATH)

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/create-iv-bot-app.git
   cd create-iv-bot-app