LaunchWolf is a command line tool that allows you to create and deploy MVP websites with a single command. Usage:
npx launchwolf-cli launch example.com
This will automatically:
- Purchase the domain
example.comat gandi.net - Set up static hosting with Netlify and deploy
- Set up your DNS records + SSL for the new domain so that they point to Netlify
- Set up a mailbox
yourName@example.comfor your new domain - Set up email forwarding to an address of your choice (optional)
- Set up an email newsletter subscription box via mailjet.com (optional)
Everything will be integrated and ready to go.
Other than the domain purchase, all services are free to get started!
- Create a static website. For example, you could use your favorite static site generator.
- Run
npx launchwolf-cli launch example.comfrom your project directory - Follow the steps in the interactive prompt!
- Upon first run, the tool will gather all required information from you and store it in a global config file.
- Re-run the tool to see the path to the global config file.
- You can also create a local config file in the folder from which you run launchwolf. Local config values always have priority over global ones.
- You need to have the latest version of
npminstalled to use thenpxcommand. - You can also install LaunchWolf globally by running
npm install -g launchwolf-cli. Then you can run it withlaunchwolf launch example.com. This way you don't have to re-download the package each time you want to use the command.
Questions, Feedback, Requests? Feel free to open an issue here on GitHub!