Question 1

Is generator-nm still being maintained or updated?

Accepted Answer

No, generator-nm is deprecated as per the README, with the author recommending a different boilerplate. It's no longer actively maintained, so avoid it for new projects.

Question 2

How do I use generator-nm to set up a Node.js module with a CLI?

Accepted Answer

Install Yeoman and generator-nm globally, then run 'yo nm --cli' to scaffold the project. However, due to deprecation, consider using the linked boilerplate or alternatives like create-node-app instead.

Question 3

What are the main alternatives to generator-nm for Node.js scaffolding?

Accepted Answer

Alternatives include the recommended node-module-boilerplate, create-node-app, or using npm init with custom templates. These offer more up-to-date and maintained solutions without Yeoman.

Question 4

Can generator-nm handle TypeScript or other languages beyond JavaScript?

Accepted Answer

No, generator-nm is designed for standard Node.js modules and doesn't support TypeScript out-of-the-box. You would need to manually modify the generated setup, which is cumbersome.

Question 5

How does generator-nm compare to tools like yeoman-generator or plop?

Accepted Answer

generator-nm is specific to Node.js modules and uses Yeoman, but it's deprecated. Tools like plop offer more flexibility for various project types and are actively maintained.

Question 6

Why was generator-nm deprecated in favor of a boilerplate?

Accepted Answer

The author likely shifted to a simpler boilerplate approach to reduce maintenance overhead and provide a more direct, copy-paste solution, as Yeoman generators can become complex to update.

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