bun init CLI Usage

bun init <folder?>

Initialization Options

--yesboolean

{" "} Accept all default prompts without asking questions. Alias: -y{" "}

--minimalboolean

{" "} Only initialize type definitions (skip app scaffolding). Alias: -m{" "}

Project Templates

--reactstring|boolean

{" "} Scaffold a React project. When used without a value, creates a baseline React app.
Accepts values for presets:{" "}

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• tailwind – React app preconfigured with Tailwind CSS
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• shadcn – React app with @shadcn/ui and Tailwind CSS
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{" "} Examples:{" "}

    bun init --react bun init --react=tailwind bun init --react=shadcn
  

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Output & Files

(result)info

{" "} Initializes project files and configuration for the chosen options (e.g., creating essential config files and a starter directory structure). Exact files vary by template.{" "}

Global Configuration & Context

--cwdstring

{" "} Run bun init as if started in a different working directory (useful in scripts).{" "}

Help

--helpboolean

{" "} Print this help menu. Alias: -h{" "}

Examples

• Accept all defaults

  bun init -y

• React

  bun init --react

• React + Tailwind CSS

  bun init --react=tailwind

• React + @shadcn/ui

  bun init --react=shadcn