Servest CLI Reference
This page documents all commands and options available in Servest, including both the project scaffolding CLI (create-servest) and the addon utility (servest).
create-servest
The create-servest CLI is used to scaffold new backend projects instantly — without any manual configuration.
CLI Options
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| -t, --template | Specify a project template (e.g., express-basic-js, express-mvc-ts). |
| -a, --addons | Add one or more addons during project creation (optional). |
| -h, --help | Display help information. |
Example:
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To learn more about create-servest, visit the guide section.
servest (Addons CLI)
The servest CLI is used inside an existing project to add utilities, generate files/folders, or configure integrations.
CLI Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| init | Detects project structure and creates a servest.config.json file. |
| add <features...> | Adds backend utilities or generates files/folders (e.g., mongoose, f-auth). |
| -v, --version | Show the installed Servest CLI version. |
| -h, --help | Display help information. |
Example:
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To learn more about Servest addons, visit the addons section.