Hygen

6.5easy start · #15 of 33
in Code Generators

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

Hygen is ranked #15 of 33 in code generators on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

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Product: Hygen describes itself as a scalable code generator that lives in your project.
Generator structure: Generators are self-contained, and their folder structure determines the command structure.
Project-local templates: Hygen looks for a local `_templates` folder, allowing templates to live alongside project code.
Generator creation: Built-in scaffolds help users create generators, including a prompt-driven option.
Templates: Templates use EJS and frontmatter, including a `to` field that specifies the generated file’s destination.
File operations: Hygen can add new files and inject template content into existing files.
Prompts and arguments: Generators can accept command-line arguments and use interactive prompts or multi-step prompt flows.
Custom operations: Hygen templates can run shell commands.
Integrations and use cases: The maker’s site links examples for Redux, Express.js, and React Native.
Technology scope: The Quick Start says Hygen was built to ease boilerplate work for React, Redux, and Node.js, but can be used for any technology.
Installation: The maker documents installation through Homebrew on macOS, global npm or Yarn installation, and `npx` use.
Platform binaries: The Quick Start says binary releases are available for every major platform.
License: The GitHub repository identifies the project as MIT licensed.
Maker attribution: The site copyright names Dotan J. Nahum.

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