cookiecutter ☆

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Description:
Utility that creates projects from templates

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.6.0@9 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @cookiecutter | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: scaffolding templates project-generator developer-tools automation

Install: brew install cookiecutter

About:
Cookiecutter is a command-line utility that creates projects from template repositories. It automates the process of generating boilerplate code and directory structures by prompting users for configuration values. This tool significantly speeds up project initialization and ensures consistency across multiple projects.

Key Features:

Generates projects from any template source (GitHub, local paths, or repositories)
Prompts users for template variables via a simple configuration file
Supports complex project structures with conditional file generation
Cross-platform compatible and language-agnostic
Extensible through plugins for custom functionality

Use Cases:

Creating standardized project scaffolding for development teams
Generating boilerplate code for microservices or applications
Setting up consistent configuration files across repositories
Rapid prototyping of new application ideas

Alternatives:

Yeoman – More focused on web development scaffolding with a larger ecosystem of generators
Copier – Similar functionality with advanced templating features and version management

License: BSD-3-Clause

Dependencies: certifi, libyaml, python@3.14

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 11, 2024 10:06pm		4	VERSION_BUMP	79792e29
Oct 11, 2024 4:08pm		4	VERSION_BUMP	447a8f6e