CLI
CLI
Scaffold apps, initialize backends, add features, and drive backend workflows with the kitcn CLI.
Overview
The CLI has two jobs:
| Guide | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Registry | init, create, add, view, info, and docs |
| Backend | dev, codegen, env, deploy, aggregate, migrate, reset, and analyze |
Installation
npm install kitcnpnpm add kitcnyarn add kitcnbun add kitcnBackend resolves in this order:
--backend <convex|concave>backendinkitcn.json- default
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Choose a guide
Registry
Create a starter, run backend init, add auth/plugins, preview plans, and inspect registry drift.
Backend
Run dev/codegen, sync env, deploy, migrate, reset, and analyze bundles.
Command Map
| Area | Commands |
|---|---|
| Project setup | init, create |
| Feature layering | add, view, info, docs |
| Backend workflow | dev, codegen, env, deploy |
| Data lifecycle | aggregate *, migrate *, reset |
| Diagnostics | analyze |