abpframework
When creating new solution through ABP CLI: -cs/--connection string parameter must be wrapped in double quotes in abp new command
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Description
When running the abp new command with the -cs (connection string) parameter, the connection string must be wrapped explicitly in double quotes for the command to work correctly. If not, it results in an error.
Reproduction Steps
Create a new simple project through cli e.g. **abp new PRABH.PEOPLE -u blazor -scp -dbms PostgreSQL -o PRABH.PEOPLE -cs Host=localhost;Port=5432;Database=PRABH.PEOPLE;User ID=postgres;Password=123456
Expected behavior
Either clearly mention this requirement in the documentation,
Or update the CLI to handle the -cs parameter consistently without requiring quotes, like other options.
Actual behavior
Regression?
No response
Known Workarounds
Putting the -cs value in Double quotes solves this problem. like
abp new PRABH.PEOPLE -u blazor -scp -dbms PostgreSQL -o PRABH.PEOPLE -cs "Host=localhost;Port=5432;Database=PRABH.PEOPLE;User ID=postgres;Password=123456"
Version
0.9.26
User Interface
Common (Default)
Database Provider
EF Core (Default)
Tiered or separate authentication server
None (Default)
Operation System
Windows (Default)
Other information
No response
hi
Because the connection string may contain spaces and other characters, double quotes are needed.
@maliming
Yes, you are correct, but I believe we should explicitly use double quotes in the documentation examples, since people often copy and paste directly from the docs. Unlike other key values that don't require quotes, this is a specific case where double quotes are necessary.
I'm suggesting this from the perspective of a new developer trying out ABP for the first time — this clarification will help them get started more confidently without running into avoidable issues, especially since the error message in this case doesn’t provide much guidance.
hi
I updated the CLI document.
https://github.com/abpframework/abp/pull/23068
Thanks.