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NestJS CLI

Ch 305.5of 33 Code Generators
  1. 1Runs onNot stated by the maker
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Project scaffoldingYes
  4. 4Custom templatesYes
  5. 5CLI availableYes
  6. 6Supported languagesTypeScript, JavaScript
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Overview

NestJS CLI is ranked #30 of 33 in code generators on Specifiction. There is a free plan.

NestJS CLI plans and pricing

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Free Free MIT-licensed open-source CLI · installable from npm docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Facts

Purpose
Nest CLI helps initialize, develop, and maintain Nest applications by scaffolding projects, serving them in development mode, and building and bundling them for production.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Architecture
The CLI provides commands that encourage well-structured applications and supports Nest schematics.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Project generation
The `nest new` command scaffolds a new application with boilerplate files and offers ESM or CommonJS module system choices.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Code generation
The `nest generate` command generates or modifies files based on a schematic.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Build and run
The CLI includes commands to compile an application or workspace and to compile and run an application.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Monorepos
Nest CLI supports standard and monorepo modes, with built-in library support in monorepo mode.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The `add` command imports a library packaged as a Nest library by running its install schematic.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment
The `deploy` command deploys an application to the cloud powered by Mau.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Requirements
The CLI binary requires Node.js v20.11 or later, while schematics for `new`, `generate`, and `upgrade` require Node.js v22.22.3+, v24.15+, or v26+.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Runtime dependency
The CLI requires a Node.js binary built with internationalization support (ICU).docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Installation options
The documentation shows global installation with npm and also describes running the CLI through npx without a global install.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
Nest is an MIT-licensed open-source project.docs.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
Nest offers enterprise support that includes technical guidance, architectural reviews, security and performance advice, code reviews, and long-term support and upgrade assistance.enterprise.nestjs.com · 4 Oct 2026

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