Bun

Init Commands

Initialize new projects and create files with Bun. Set up TypeScript projects, React apps, and more with built-in templates.

7 commands

Pro Tips

Use 'bun create <template>' to scaffold from official or community templates.

'bun init' creates a minimal TypeScript project with tsconfig.

Use 'bun init -y' to accept all defaults without prompts.

Common Mistakes

Bun init creates bun-specific config - may need adjustment for Node.js compat.

Templates may be outdated - check template repo for latest version.

Commands

Create from Template

$ bun create <template> <directory>

Scaffold project from template

Create Elysia App

$ bun create elysia my-api

Create an Elysia API project

Create Hono App

$ bun create hono my-api

Create a Hono API project

Create Next.js App

$ bun create next-app my-app

Create a new Next.js application

Create React App

$ bun create react my-app

Create a new React application

Initialize Project

$ bun init

Create a new Bun project

Init with Defaults

$ bun init -y

Create project with default settings

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