TurboGo CLI

TurboGo provides a simple, flexible command-line interface (CLI) to generate starter projects and scaffolding instantly — powered by Node.js, not Golang binary.

Why Node.js CLI?

Unlike Go-based CLIs, TurboGo CLI is implemented in Node.js using tools like commander, inquirer, and chalk for:

Better interactive prompts
Cross-platform support (Windows/macOS/Linux)
Easier development and fast iteration
Ecosystem advantage (rich CLI UI tools)

⚠️ We intentionally use Node.js to overcome limitations of Go's CLI tooling, especially for rich interactive workflows.

Installation

No need to install anything globally. Just run:

npx create-turbogo my-app

This will generate the default TurboGo project structure:

my-app/
├── main.go
├── go.mod
├── pkg/
│   ├── controllers/
│   └── routes/
└── ...

Features

✅ Generate full project boilerplate
✅ Clean folder structure (controller, router, entrypoint)
✅ Preconfigured go.mod, .env, .gitignore
✅ Optional dummy controller or auth setup

Use Cases

Kickstart new TurboGo projects in seconds
Save time scaffolding repetitive structure
Ensure consistent architecture across teams

Example Command

npx create-turbogo myapp

Follow the prompt and your project will be scaffolded automatically.

Pro Tip

After generation:

cd myapp
go run .

Start coding your next backend with the speed of TurboGo! 🌀

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