dotCMS
[TASK] Zero-Friction DotCMS App Generator `npx create-dotcms-app`
Description
🚀 Proposal: npx create-dotcms-app — Zero-Friction DotCMS App Generator
Summary
Introduce a new CLI tool: npx create-dotcms-app
This command will allow developers to instantly scaffold a fully functional DotCMS environment—backend + frontend—with zero friction and minimal configuration.
The goal is to provide a single command setup similar to create-next-app, create-t3-app, create-react-app, etc., making it effortless for developers to explore and build with DotCMS.
Why This Matters
Spinning up DotCMS currently requires multiple steps—cloning repos, configuring Docker, setting up sample frontends, pulling images, etc.
For new developers (and even experienced ones), this creates friction and slows down onboarding.
A single command that instantly creates a runnable DotCMS instance solves this by:
- Reducing onboarding time from hours to minutes
- Helping developers prototype quickly
- Making DotCMS more accessible to frontend developers
- Providing a smooth experience similar to modern frameworks
- Improving DX (developer experience) and attracting contributors
TL;DR → “Make DotCMS simple. Remove friction. Let developers start building immediately.”
Proposed Command
npx create-dotcms-app
### Acceptance Criteria
Code should run without errors
### Priority
Medium
### Additional Context
_No response_
