A Yeoman generator to scaffold out Node.js modules with optional CLI and testing setup.
generator-nm is a Yeoman generator that automates the creation of Node.js module boilerplates. It sets up a standardized project structure with essential files, testing, and optional CLI integration, streamlining the initial setup for new modules.
Node.js developers and open-source maintainers who frequently create new npm packages and want a consistent, best-practice starting point.
It saves time by automating repetitive setup tasks and enforces a proven structure used by the author for many successful modules, ensuring quality and consistency from the start.
Scaffold out a node module
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Based on the author's successful modules, it enforces a proven structure with essential files like package.json and testing setup, saving setup time and ensuring consistency.
Includes AVA for testing and optional nyc for coverage, with Codecov integration, streamlining the initial configuration for robust development.
Offers command-line flags to add a CLI and configure publishing under GitHub organizations, catering to common open-source needs without manual tweaking.
The README explicitly states it's deprecated and points to a boilerplate, meaning no bug fixes, security updates, or new features, making it risky for adoption.
Requires installing and using Yeoman, which adds complexity and may be less efficient compared to lighter tools like npx or native npm init scripts.
Its opinionated structure follows specific conventions, which can be restrictive for projects with unique requirements or teams preferring different configurations.