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ggen - Graph-Aware Code Generation Framework

ggen - Graph-Aware Code Generation Framework

ggen is a production-ready, language-agnostic code generation framework that treats software artifacts as projections of RDF knowledge graphs. Generate reproducible, multi-language code from semantic ontologies using template-based generation with SPARQL queries and AI-powered enhancements.

Why ggen?

Generate code faster, smarter, and more consistently:

🤖 AI-Powered Generation - GPT-4o, Claude 3.5, and local Ollama models
🌐 Language-Agnostic - Generate Rust, TypeScript, Python, Go from one source
🔗 Knowledge Graph-Driven - Embed semantic metadata with SPARQL queries
🎯 Deterministic Output - Byte-identical, reproducible builds every time
⚡ Production-Ready - 88/100 readiness score, comprehensive testing
🧪 Hermetic Testing - Cleanroom framework for isolated, deterministic tests
🔐 Post-Quantum Security - ML-DSA (Dilithium3) cryptographic signatures

⚡ Quick Start (2 Minutes)

Installation

# Install via Homebrew (macOS/Linux)
brew tap seanchatmangpt/tap
brew install ggen

# Or install from source
git clone https://github.com/seanchatmangpt/ggen
cd ggen
cargo install --path cli

Your First Generation

# 1. Check your environment
ggen doctor

# 2. Generate a template-based project
ggen gen templates/rust-module.tmpl --vars name=my_module

# 3. Or use AI to generate an entire project
ggen ai project "REST API with authentication" --name my-api --rust

# 4. Search marketplace for packages
ggen search "rust web"

🎉 That's it! You've generated your first ggen project.

🎯 Core Workflow

ggen follows a simple, powerful workflow for all projects:

# 1. Search & Discover - Find existing packages
ggen search "rust web service"
ggen categories

# 2. Install & Setup - Add packages to your project
ggen add io.ggen.rust.cli-subcommand
ggen add io.ggen.postgres.schema

# 3. Generate - Create code from templates
ggen gen rust-service.tmpl --vars name=auth_service
ggen ai project "User management API" --rust

# 4. Test & Validate - Ensure quality
cargo test
ggen doctor

# 5. Deploy - Ship to production
ggen github pages-status
cargo build --release

Key Commands:

Command	Purpose	Example
`ggen search <query>`	Find packages	`ggen search "rust web"`
`ggen add <package>`	Install package	`ggen add io.ggen.rust.cli`
`ggen gen <template>`	Generate code	`ggen gen service.tmpl --vars name=api`
`ggen ai project <desc>`	AI scaffolding	`ggen ai project "REST API" --rust`
`ggen doctor`	Health check	`ggen doctor`
`ggen list`	Show templates	`ggen list`

📚 See: Complete Workflow Guide | CLI Reference

✨ Key Features

🤖 AI-Powered Generation

Generate templates, projects, and ontologies using advanced LLMs:

# Generate complete projects
ggen ai project "E-commerce API with Stripe" --name shop-api --rust

# Generate templates from descriptions
ggen ai generate -d "Database repository pattern" -o repo.tmpl

# Generate RDF ontologies
ggen ai graph -d "User management ontology" -o users.ttl

# Generate SPARQL queries
ggen ai sparql -d "Find all active users" -g schema.ttl

Supported Providers: OpenAI (GPT-4o), Anthropic (Claude 3.5), Ollama (local)

🎯 Deterministic & Reproducible

Generate byte-identical output every time:

---
determinism: 42  # Fixed RNG seed
---
pub fn random() -> u32 {
    {{ rand_int(0, 100) }}  # Always generates same value
}

🔗 Knowledge Graph-Driven

Embed RDF and query with SPARQL:

---
rdf_inline:
  - "@prefix foaf: <http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/> ."
  - ":person foaf:name '{{name}}' ."
sparql:
  get_name: "SELECT ?name WHERE { :person foaf:name ?name }"
---
Hello, {{ sparql(query="get_name") }}!

📦 Marketplace Integration

Reusable template packages (gpacks):

ggen search "rust web"      # Find packages
ggen add io.ggen.rust.axum  # Install package
ggen list                   # Show templates
ggen update                 # Update packages

🧪 Production-Ready Testing

Hermetic, deterministic test environments:

Cleanroom Framework - Isolated containers for testing
23+ Integration Tests - Comprehensive CLI coverage
90%+ Test Coverage - Critical paths validated
Zero .expect() - Production-grade error handling

📚 See: Production Readiness Report | Testing Guide

📊 Comparison

Feature	ggen	Cookiecutter	Yeoman	Copier
RDF/SPARQL	✅	❌	❌	❌
AI Generation	✅	❌	❌	❌
Multi-Language	✅	❌	❌	❌
Deterministic	✅	⚠️	❌	⚠️
Language	Rust	Python	JavaScript	Python
Performance	<3s	Slower	Slower	Slower
Marketplace	✅	✅	✅	❌
Testing Framework	✅	❌	❌	❌

📝 Template Example

---
to: "src/{{name}}.rs"
vars:
  name: "example"
rdf_inline:
  - "@prefix ex: <http://example.org/> ."
  - "ex:{{name}} a ex:Module ."
sparql:
  get_type: "SELECT ?type WHERE { ex:{{name}} a ?type }"
determinism: 42
---
//! {{name}} module - Generated by ggen
//! Type from RDF: {{ sparql(query="get_type") }}

pub struct {{name | capitalize}} {
    name: String,
}

impl {{name | capitalize}} {
    pub fn new(name: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
        Self { name: name.into() }
    }
}

#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
    use super::*;

    #[test]
    fn test_new() {
        let module = {{name | capitalize}}::new("test");
        assert_eq!(module.name, "test");
    }
}

Generate it:

ggen gen example.tmpl --vars name=my_module

🏗️ Architecture

High-Level:

┌─────────────┐      ┌──────────────┐      ┌─────────────┐
│  ggen CLI   │─────►│  ggen-core   │─────►│   Output    │
│  (Commands) │      │ (Generation) │      │  (Code)     │
└─────────────┘      └──────────────┘      └─────────────┘
                           │
                           ▼
                     ┌──────────────┐
                     │   ggen-ai    │
                     │ (LLM Client) │
                     └──────────────┘
                           │
                           ▼
                     ┌──────────────┐
                     │ RDF + SPARQL │
                     │  (Knowledge) │
                     └──────────────┘

Key Modules:

cli/ - Command-line interface (Clap-based)
ggen-core/ - Template engine, RDF/SPARQL, marketplace
ggen-ai/ - AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama)
ggen-marketplace/ - Package management
utils/ - Shared utilities, configuration, logging

📚 See: Architecture Deep Dive

📚 Examples

Production-Ready Projects:

Microservices Architecture - Full stack with auth, users, payments
AI Code Generation - Showcase of all AI features
Advanced Rust Project - Production Rust service with RDF
Full Stack App - Complete web application

Quick Demos:

# Browse all examples
ls examples/

# Run screencast demo
./examples/screencast-demo.sh

# Test an example
cd examples/microservices-architecture && cargo build

📚 See: Examples Directory | Project Gallery

🛠️ Development

Always use cargo make commands:

# Quick workflow
cargo make quick              # Format + test
cargo make dev                # Format + lint + test
cargo make ci                 # Full CI pipeline

# Testing
cargo make test               # All tests
cargo make test-coverage      # Coverage report
cargo make deterministic      # Reproducible tests

# Quality
cargo make fmt                # Format code
cargo make lint               # Clippy checks
cargo make audit              # Security scan

# AI features
cargo make ai-dev             # AI development
cargo make ai-demo            # Run AI demo

📚 See: CONTRIBUTING.md | Makefile Reference

📖 Documentation

Essential Guides:

📚 Full Documentation - Complete guides and API reference
🤖 AI Guide - AI-powered generation
🔍 CLI Reference - All commands explained
🏗️ Template Creation - Build custom templates
🔗 RDF & SPARQL - Knowledge graph integration

Production:

✅ Production Readiness - Validation report (88/100)
🧪 Testing Guide - Cleanroom testing framework
🚀 Deployment - GitHub Pages setup

Development:

🤝 Contributing - How to contribute
🛠️ Makefile Reference - All cargo-make tasks
📝 CLAUDE.md - AI development guidelines

⚡ Performance

Build Times:

First build: ~3s (target ≤15s) ✅
Incremental: 2-3s (target ≤2s) ✅
RDF processing: <5s for 1k+ triples ✅

Generation:

CLI scaffolding: <3s end-to-end ✅
Memory usage: <100MB ✅
Reproducible: 100% byte-identical ✅

Testing:

Full suite: <60s ✅
Test coverage: 90%+ ✅
Deterministic: 100% reproducible ✅

💬 FAQ

Q: Do I need Rust installed? A: Yes. Install with brew install rust or see rustup.rs.

Q: Which AI providers are supported? A: OpenAI (GPT-4o), Anthropic (Claude 3.5), Ollama (local). Configure with ~/.config/ggen/ai-config.toml.

Q: Do I need to know RDF/SPARQL? A: No - basic generation works without RDF. Use RDF for advanced semantic features.

Q: How do I create custom templates? A: Templates use YAML frontmatter + Tera syntax. Run ggen ai generate -d "your idea" or see Template Creation Guide.

Q: Where do I get help? A: Run ggen doctor for diagnostics, ggen help-me for tips, or see Troubleshooting Guide.

More questions? Check GitHub Discussions or open an issue.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Quick start:

Fork and clone: git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ggen
Verify setup: cargo make quick
Make changes and test: cargo make ci
Submit pull request

📚 See: CONTRIBUTING.md | Good First Issues | Development Guide

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

🔗 Links

GitHub: https://github.com/seanchatmangpt/ggen
Documentation: https://seanchatmangpt.github.io/ggen/
Crates.io: https://crates.io/crates/ggen
Homebrew: brew tap seanchatmangpt/tap && brew install ggen

Built with ❤️ using Rust, RDF, and SPARQL

ggen 1.2.0