copier

Copier works with local directories and Git URLs, including shortcuts like 'gh:' for GitHub and 'gl:' for GitLab, as shown in the README's code examples, making template sourcing versatile across repositories.

It avoids overwriting existing files by default and supports updating projects when the source template evolves, ensuring data integrity over time, which is highlighted in the features list.

Uses Jinja2 syntax for dynamic value replacement in any text file, allowing complex logic, conditionals, and loops, as demonstrated in the quick start with templated file names and content.

Configurable questionnaires in copier.yml gather user inputs interactively, enabling personalized project generation without manual file edits, as outlined in the basic concepts section.