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cppup

CLI tool for creating C++ projects

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cppup

cppup - Modern C++ Project Generator

Project Overview

cppup is a powerful and interactive command-line tool written in Rust that streamlines the creation of modern C++ projects. It helps developers quickly scaffold new C++ projects with industry best practices and customizable configurations.

Key Features

🎯 Interactive Project Setup

  • Smart CLI interface with guided prompts
  • Configurable project structure for both executables and libraries
  • Customizable project metadata and settings

🏗️ Build System Integration

  • Support for CMake and Make build systems
  • Automated build configuration generation
  • Cross-platform compatibility

📦 Package Management

  • Integration with popular package managers:
    • Conan
    • Vcpkg
  • Automated dependency management setup

✅ Testing Framework Support

  • Multiple testing frameworks:
    • Google Test
    • Catch2
    • Doctest
    • Boost.Test
  • Automated test infrastructure setup

🔍 Code Quality Tools

  • Integration with industry-standard tools:
    • clang-format for code formatting
    • clang-tidy for static analysis
    • cppcheck for additional static analysis

📝 Project Structure

Generated projects follow a clean, organized structure:

src (Source files)
include (Header files)
tests (Test files if enabled)
examples (Example code for libraries)
assets (Project assets)
build (Build output)

Technical Implementation

  • Written in Rust for performance and reliability
  • Uses Handlebars templating for file generation
  • Implements robust error handling and validation
  • Provides both interactive and non-interactive modes

Usage Example

cppup --name my-project \
      --description "My awesome C++ project" \
      --project-type executable \
      --build-system cmake \
      --cpp-standard 17 \
      --package-manager conan \
      --test-framework doctest \
      --license MIT

Technologies Used

  • Language: Rust
  • Dependencies:
    • Handlebars for templating
    • Clap for CLI argument parsing
    • Inquire for interactive prompts
    • Anyhow for error handling

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License

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