README.md
April 27, 2026 Β· View on GitHub
Cross-platform CLI for reusable, versioned project starters.
π What is Quicksi?
Quicksi is a cross-platform CLI tool that provides reusable, versioned project starters across languages, frameworks, and librariesβenabling developers to instantly scaffold projects without worrying about setup, configuration, or boilerplate.
Instead of spending time setting up projects from scratch, Quicksi gives you a structured, ready-to-use foundation so you can focus on building.
β‘ Installation
Using install script (Linux / macOS)
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Quicksi-CLI/quicksiCLI/master/install.sh | bash
Using install script - Windows (PowerShell)
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Quicksi-CLI/quicksiCLI/master/install.ps1 | iex"
Using npm (No Longer Supported)
npm install -g quicksi
β‘ Usage
After installing through the script, run:
quicksi <template> <project-name>
You can search and find project templates on the Quicksi Website
Building & Documentation
Note
The default master branch is the master branch, please use with caution.
For complete instructions on how to build, install and setup Quicksi, please visit https://quicksi.io. Basic build instructions can be found further down in this readme.
Reporting a Vulnerability
Please raise an issue on Quicksi Github issue or send an email to quicksidotio@gmail.com. See our security policy for more details.
Contributing
We welcome contributions to Quicksi! Please see our Contributing Guide for more details on how to get started.
Quicksi vs AI (Copilot)
AI generates code. Quicksi generates foundation.
| Feature | AI / Copilot | Quicksi |
|---|---|---|
| Writes code | β | β |
| Creates project structure | β | β |
| Ensures best practices | β οΈ inconsistent | β |
| Reusability | β | β |
| Team standardization | β | β |
| Speed (setup) | β | β |
| Speed (coding) | β | β |