@cmorales_/touch

Creating complex file structures has never been easier. @cmorales_/touch is a powerful CLI tool that allows you to generate nested directories and files using a simple and intuitive syntax.

Installation

You can use the package directly via npx or install it globally.

Global Installation (Recommended)

npm install -g @cmorales_/touch
# or
pnpm add -g @cmorales_/touch
# or
bun add -g @cmorales_/touch

Using npx

npx @cmorales_/touch <structure>

Usage

The basic syntax is:

touch <input>

Where <input> describes the file and folder structure you want to create.

Key Features

1. Creating Directories

To create a directory, simply append a / to the name.

• app/ -> Creates a folder named app.
• app/models/ -> Creates an app folder and a models folder inside it.

2. Grouping

You can group multiple items at the same level using {}, [], or (). All work identically and can be used interchangeably.

• Curly Braces: src/{components,utils}
• Square Brackets: src/[components,utils]
• Parentheses: src/(components,utils)

All the above commands create src/components and src/utils.

3. Nesting

You can nest groups within groups to build complex trees.

src/{components/{Button,Input},utils}

Creates:

• src/components/Button
• src/components/Input
• src/utils

4. Extensions

You can specify extensions in two ways:

• Per File: Directly in the name. src/{index.ts,styles.css}

• Default Extension: If you provide an extension at the end of a group, it will be applied to all files in that group that don't already have one.

  src/{components,utils}.ts Creates:

  • src/components.ts
  • src/utils.ts

Examples

React Component Structure:

src/components/Button/{index.tsx,styles.module.css,types.ts}

MVC Backend Structure:

src/{controllers/,models/,routes/,services/}

Complex Project Setup:

my-app/{src/{components/,hooks/,utils/},public/,package.json,README.md}

About the Author

Created by Cristian Morales.

• GitHub: Cristian-F-M
• Twitter: @Morales_M20

Support

If you find this tool useful, you can support my work!