create-aptos-dapp

create-aptos-dapp builds a template project for dapp developers to easily create a front-end and a smart contract on the Aptos network.

Why use create-aptos-dapp?

Templated Setup: create-aptos-dapp generates predefined end-to-end dapp templates and configuration files for you. It saves manual setup of the project structure, which can be time-consuming and error-prone.
Move Directory: create-aptos-dapp generates a move directory that includes the basic structure for Move modules (smart contracts).
Best Practices: create-aptos-dapp incorporates best practices and structure recommendations to develop for the Aptos network.
Built-in Move Commands: create-aptos-dapp includes built-in commands for common tasks, such as initializing the Move compiler, compiling, and publishing smart contracts on-chain.

Using `create-aptos-dapp`

Navigate to the directory you want to work in.

Terminal

cd your/workspace

Install `create-aptos-dapp`.

Terminal

npx create-aptos-dapp@latest

Follow the CLI prompts.

After installing, you will need to answer several questions about your project including:

The project’s name
Which template to use (see below)
Whether to use Mainnet or Devnet for testing

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Templates

create-aptos-dapp provides you with premade end-to-end dapp templates, i.e. a ready dapp with configurations and a beautiful UI to get you started with creating a dapp on Aptos.

The goals of the templates are to:

Familiarize users with different Aptos Standards by having an end-to-end dapp template examples.
Educate users on how to build a dapp on Aptos from the front-end layer to the smart contract layer and how everything in-between.
Provide users with pre-made templates to quickly deploy simple dapps

Current Templates

Tools `create-aptos-dapp` utilizes

React framework
Vite development tool
shadcn/ui + tailwind for styling
Aptos TS SDK
Aptos Wallet Adapter
Node based Move commands

Running a Public Network (Advanced)Boilerplate Template