joshuakgoldberg/create-typescript-app

Create TypeScript App is a starter template that sets up a new TypeScript project with all the tooling you'd normally spend hours configuring by hand. Instead of deciding which linter, formatter, test runner, and release automation tools to use and then wiring them together, you run one command and get a fully equipped repository ready to go. You run a single command in your terminal, and the template asks you what you need, then generates the project files accordingly. It covers not just building and testing code, but also things like automated release management, contributor recognition, and GitHub repository settings. You can use it to start a brand-new project from scratch, or you can apply it on top of an existing repository to bring it up to modern standards. The README describes the tooling as "opinionated," meaning it makes specific choices for you about which tools to include, but also notes that anything you don't want can be removed manually afterward. This is designed for developers who want to skip the tedious setup phase and jump straight into writing actual code. A solo developer starting a new open-source library, a small team standardizing their TypeScript projects, or someone converting an older repository to modern tooling would all benefit. The main requirement is having Node.js and pnpm installed, with an optional GitHub CLI for tighter GitHub integration. The project has attracted contributions from over 50 people, suggesting a healthy community around it. The tradeoff is straightforward: you get a thoughtfully curated setup that reflects what the maintainers consider best practices, but you're buying into their specific choices. If you have strong opinions about particular tools, you may find yourself removing or replacing parts of the configuration after generation.