npm package: @students-dev/create-cordgen
Description: An NPX-powered project generator for creating Discord bots from advanced templates
Author: students-dev
Latest version: 1.0.1

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    <strong>Generate production-ready Discord bots from advanced templates</strong>
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## ✨ Features

- 🚀 **12 Advanced Templates** - From starter bots to complex systems
- 🎨 **Interactive CLI** - Beautiful terminal interface with Ink
- 🔧 **Optional Integrations** - MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, Lavalink, Spotify
- 📦 **Zero Dependencies** - Works offline after initial setup
- 🔒 **Security First** - Token validation with user consent only
- 🎯 **Production Ready** - Includes tests, linting, and best practices

## 🎬 Quick Demo

![Demo](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/students-dev/create-cordgen/main/assets/demo.gif)

## 🚀 Quick Start

```bash
# Create a new Discord bot
npx create-cordgen my-awesome-bot

# Use a specific template
npx create-cordgen my-bot --template music-lavalink

# TypeScript project
npx create-cordgen my-bot --template starter-ts --ts

# Skip prompts
npx create-cordgen my-bot --yes --owner "Your Name"
```

## 📋 Available Templates

### Starter Bots
- **multipurpose-starter** - Commands, events, and modular structure
- **starter-ts** - TypeScript version with full type safety

### Specialized Bots
- **moderation-pro** - Advanced moderation with logging
- **music-lavalink** - High-quality music with Lavalink
- **economy-basic** - Coin system and gambling games
- **ticket-system** - Support ticket management
- **ai-chat** - AI-powered conversations
- **fun-games** - Trivia and entertainment games
- **reaction-roles** - Self-assignable role system
- **logging-audit** - Comprehensive server logging
- **webhook-bridge** - Cross-platform messaging
- **express-dashboard** - Web dashboard for bot management

## 🛠️ CLI Options

```bash
Usage: create-cordgen [options] [directory]

Arguments:
  directory          Directory to create the project in

Options:
  -t, --template <template>  Template to use
  --ts                       Use TypeScript
  --pm <manager>             Package manager (npm, pnpm, yarn)
  --no-install               Skip dependency installation
  -y, --yes                  Skip interactive prompts
  --owner <name>             Project owner/author name
  --prefix <letter>          Command prefix
  -h, --help                 Display help
  -V, --version              Display version

Commands:
  list                       List all available templates
  info <templateId>          Show template information
  upgrade                    Check for updates
```

## 🔧 Integrations

Add powerful features to your bot:

- **MongoDB** - NoSQL database for user data
- **Redis** - Caching and session management
- **PostgreSQL + Prisma** - SQL database with ORM
- **Lavalink** - High-quality audio streaming
- **Spotify API** - Music metadata and OAuth

## 📁 Project Structure

```
my-discord-bot/
├── src/
│   ├── commands/     # Slash commands
│   ├── events/       # Discord.js events
│   ├── utils/        # Helper functions
│   └── index.js      # Main bot file
├── tests/            # Vitest test suite
├── .env              # Environment variables
├── .env.example      # Configuration template
├── package.json      # Dependencies and scripts
└── README.md         # Project documentation
```

## 🏃‍♂️ Getting Started

1. **Create your bot:**
   ```bash
   npx create-cordgen my-bot
   ```

2. **Configure environment:**
   ```bash
   cd my-bot
   cp .env.example .env
   # Edit .env with your bot token
   ```

3. **Install and run:**
   ```bash
   npm install
   npm run dev
   ```

4. **Invite to server:**
   Use the Discord Developer Portal to generate an invite link.

## 📚 Documentation

- [📖 Usage Guide](docs/usage.md)
- [🎯 Templates](docs/templates.md)
- [🔗 Integrations](docs/integrations.md)
- [🔒 Security](docs/security.md)
- [🌐 Website](https://create-cordgen.dev)

## 🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Submit a pull request

## 📝 License

MIT © [students-dev](https://github.com/students-dev)

## 🙏 Acknowledgments

- Built with [Ink](https://github.com/vadimdemedes/ink) for the CLI interface
- Powered by [Discord.js](https://discord.js.org/)
- Inspired by create-react-app and similar project generators

## 📞 Support

- 🐛 [Issues](https://github.com/students-dev/create-cordgen/issues)
- 💬 [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/cordgen)
- 📧 [Email Support](mailto:support@create-cordgen.dev)

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