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🚀 NonStop CLI

⚡ Supercharge your Flutter development with mono-repo magic

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🎯 What is NonStop CLI?

The NonStop CLI simplifies Flutter project setup and management, with a focus on mono-repository structures using Melos. It provides standardized templates, validation tools for your development environment, and ongoing updates for the best experience.

🎨 Perfect for teams who want consistent project structure and streamlined development workflows

🚀 Quick Start

# Install NonStop CLI globally
dart pub global activate nonstop_cli

# Check your development environment
nonstop doctor

# Create your first mono-repo project
nonstop create my_awesome_app

# Navigate and start coding!
cd my_awesome_app

📖 Commands

🏗️ create - Project Generator

Creates a new Flutter project based on predefined templates.

nonstop create <project-name> [arguments]

🔧 Arguments

Argument	Alias	Description	Default
--template	-t	Type of project to create	mono
--output-directory	-o	Output directory for the new project	Current directory
--description	--desc	Description for the new project	"A Melos-managed project for mono-repo, created using NonStop CLI."
--org-name	--org	Organization name for the new project	com.example
--application-id		Bundle identifier on iOS or application id on Android	<org-name>.<project-name>

📦 Template Options

Template	🎯 Description	📁 Structure Created
mono	🏢 Generate a Flutter application along with mono-repo (default)	Complete mono-repo structure with apps, features, packages, and plugins
package	📦 Generate a Flutter package for a Melos-managed mono-repo	Flutter package compatible with mono-repo structure
app	📱 Generate a Flutter application for a Melos-managed mono-repo	Flutter application configured for mono-repo structure
plugin	🔌 Generate a Flutter plugin for a Melos-managed mono-repo	Flutter plugin compatible with mono-repo structure

💡 Examples

🏢 Create a mono-repo project

nonstop create youtube

This creates the following structure:

youtube/
├── 📱 apps/
│   └── youtube/
├── 🧩 features/
├── 📦 packages/
├── 🔌 plugins/
├── 📋 analysis_options.yaml
├── 📖 README.md
├── ⚙️ melos.yaml
└── 📄 pubspec.yaml

📦 Create a Flutter package for a mono-repo

nonstop create core --template package

📱 Create a Flutter application for a mono-repo

nonstop create youtube_studio --template app -o ./apps

🏢 Create with custom organization

nonstop create youtube_music --org-name com.youtube

📁 Create in a specific directory

nonstop create youtube -o ./projects

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🩺 doctor - Environment Checker

Checks your development environment to ensure all required tools are installed and configured correctly.

nonstop doctor

🔍 What it checks:

Tool	📋 Analysis
🐦 Flutter	Installation and version compatibility
🎯 Dart SDK	Installation and version compatibility
🔧 Melos	Installation and version compatibility

📊 Status Indicators:

• ✅ Success: Tool is installed and working properly
• ⚠️ Partial: Tool is installed but has issues
• ❌ Missing: Tool is not installed or not found

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🔄 update - Stay Current

Updates the NonStop CLI to the latest version automatically.

nonstop update

🚀 What it does:

1. 🔍 Checks the current installed version
2. 🌐 Compares with the latest version on pub.dev
3. ⬆️ Updates to the latest version if needed

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🔄 Common Workflows

🚀 Setting up a new Flutter project with mono-repo

# 1️⃣ Check if your environment is properly set up
nonstop doctor

# 2️⃣ Create a new Flutter project with mono-repo structure
nonstop create youtube

# 3️⃣ Navigate to the project directory
cd youtube

# 🎉 You're ready to code!

📦 Adding a new package to an existing mono-repo

# 1️⃣ Navigate to your mono-repo root
cd youtube/packages

# 2️⃣ Create a new package
nonstop create core --template package

# 3️⃣ Update dependencies
melos bootstrap

📱 Adding a new app to an existing mono-repo

# 1️⃣ Create a new app in the apps directory
nonstop create youtube_studio --template app -o ./apps

# 2️⃣ Update dependencies
melos bootstrap

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🛠️ Troubleshooting

❌ CLI not found after installation

Ensure the Dart SDK bin directory is in your PATH. Follow the instructions at: 📖 Running a script from your PATH

⚠️ Doctor command shows issues

If the doctor command shows issues with your development environment:

1. 🐦 Ensure Flutter is installed correctly: Flutter Installation
2. 🎯 Verify your Dart SDK installation: dart --version
3. 🔧 Install Melos if missing: dart pub global activate melos

🚫 Template generation fails

If template generation fails:

1. 🔐 Ensure you have proper permissions in the target directory
2. ✅ Check if the project name is valid (should follow Dart package naming rules)
3. 🔍 Run with the --verbose flag to see detailed logs: nonstop create my_project --verbose

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⚙️ Global Options

Option	Alias	📝 Description
--version	-v	📊 Print the current version of the CLI
--verbose		🔍 Enable verbose logging including all shell commands
--help	-h	❓ Display help information for commands

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🌟 Connect with NonStop

Stay connected and get the latest updates!

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🔗 Command Aliases

Choose your preferred way to invoke the CLI:

nonstop create my_app    # Full command
ns create my_app         # Short alias
nsio create my_app       # Alternative alias

Alias	📝 Description
nonstop	🎯 Full command name
ns	⚡ Quick shorthand
nsio	🚀 Alternative short form

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Libraries

command_runner

commands/commands

commands/create/command

commands/create/flutter_app_for_mono_repo_bundle

commands/create/flutter_package_for_mono_repo_bundle

commands/create/flutter_plugin_for_mono_repo_bundle

commands/create/flutter_project_with_mono_repo_bundle

commands/create/templates

commands/doctor/command

commands/doctor/src/doctor

commands/doctor/src/utils/comand_version_validator

commands/doctor/src/utils/doctor_validator

commands/doctor/src/utils/user_messages

commands/doctor/src/utils/utils

commands/doctor/src/validators/dart_validator

commands/doctor/src/validators/flutter_validator

commands/doctor/src/validators/melos_validator

commands/doctor/src/validators/validators

commands/update/command

nonstop_cli

nonstop_cli

template

utils/customs

utils/signature_extension

utils/summary_extension

utils/utils

version