> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# shadcn create

> Create a new project with shadcn/ui

The `create` command creates a new project with shadcn/ui pre-configured. It scaffolds a new project using your chosen template and preset configuration.

## Usage

```bash theme={null}
shadcn create [name]
```

## Arguments

<ParamField path="name" type="string" optional>
  The name of your project. If not provided, you'll be prompted to enter one.
</ParamField>

## Options

<ParamField path="--template" type="string" optional>
  The template to use:

  * `next` - Next.js
  * `vite` - Vite
  * `start` - TanStack Start
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="--preset" type="string" optional>
  Use a preset configuration. Can be a preset name or URL. If used without a value, shows an interactive list of available presets.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="--cwd" type="string" optional>
  The working directory. Defaults to the current directory.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="--src-dir" type="boolean" default="false">
  Use the src directory when creating a new project.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="--no-src-dir" type="boolean">
  Do not use the src directory when creating a new project.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="--yes" type="boolean" default="true">
  Skip confirmation prompt.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="--rtl" type="boolean" default="false">
  Enable RTL (right-to-left) support.
</ParamField>

## Examples

### Create with interactive prompts

```bash theme={null}
shadcn create
```

If no arguments are provided, this opens [https://ui.shadcn.com/create](https://ui.shadcn.com/create) in your browser to build a custom design system.

### Create a new Next.js project

```bash theme={null}
shadcn create my-app --template next
```

### Create with a specific preset

```bash theme={null}
shadcn create my-app --preset default
```

### Create with preset selection

```bash theme={null}
shadcn create my-app --preset
```

Shows an interactive list of available presets to choose from.

### Create with custom preset URL

```bash theme={null}
shadcn create my-app --preset https://ui.shadcn.com/init?style=new-york&baseColor=zinc
```

### Create a Vite project with RTL support

```bash theme={null}
shadcn create my-app --template vite --rtl
```

### Create with src directory

```bash theme={null}
shadcn create my-app --src-dir
```

## What it does

1. Prompts for project name (if not provided)
2. Prompts for template selection (if not provided)
3. Prompts for preset selection (if not provided)
4. Creates a new project using the selected template
5. Initializes shadcn/ui with the preset configuration
6. Installs a component example to get you started
7. Updates template files with example component usage

## Presets

Presets are pre-configured shadcn/ui setups that include:

* Base style (default or base-ui)
* Design style (new-york, default, etc.)
* Base color palette
* Theme configuration
* Icon library
* Font settings
* Menu accent and colors
* Border radius

You can browse available presets interactively or create your own at [https://ui.shadcn.com/create](https://ui.shadcn.com/create).