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Create a new Base44 project with all necessary configuration files and folder structure. You’ll be guided through setup with interactive prompts.

Usage

base44 create

Flags

FlagDescription
-n, --name <name>Project name
-d, --description <description>Project description
-p, --path <path>Path where to create the project
-t, --template <id>Template ID. Options include: backend-only, backend-and-client
--deployBuild and deploy the site after creation
When using --name and --path flags together, the command runs in non-interactive mode. The template defaults to backend-only unless specified with --template.

Project options

When you run this command, you’ll be prompted to choose what kind of project to create:
  • Create a basic project: Minimal Base44 backend for defining your data models and logic. See the backend-only quickstart for detailed instructions.
  • Start from a template: Full-stack example with a Base44 backend and a Vite + React client application. See the React quickstart for detailed instructions.

See also