sticks 0.3.6

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<h1 align="center">sticks</h1>

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  <em>A modern, lightweight CLI tool for managing C and C++ projects</em>
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  <a href="LICENSE"><img alt="License: MIT" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-blue"/></a>
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  <a href="#features">Features</a> •
  <a href="#installation">Installation</a> •
  <a href="#quick-start">Quick Start</a> •
  <a href="#usage">Usage</a> •
  <a href="#updating">Updating</a> •
  <a href="#contributing">Contributing</a>
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---

## Features


- 🎯 **Interactive Mode** - Just run `sticks` for guided project setup with arrow key navigation
- 🚀 **Quick Project Setup** - Create new C/C++ projects with a single command
- 📁 **Multiple Build Systems** - Support for both Makefile and CMake with automatic conversion
- 🔨 **Smart Structure** - Auto-generates organized project structure with source files and build configs
- 📦 **Dependency Management** - Easily add/remove dependencies in your Makefile
- 🔧 **Multi-Source Support** - Add multiple source files with automatic build integration
- 📝 **Auto-Generated Config** - Creates .gitignore, .editorconfig, Clang-format config, VSCode settings
- 🔄 **Self-Updating** - Built-in update mechanism that downloads from GitHub releases
- 📦 **Package Manager Integration** - Support for Conan and vcpkg for dependency management
- 🔧 **Modular Features** - Add/remove build systems and package managers to existing projects post-creation
- 🔀 **Git Integration** - Automatically initializes git repository when git is available
- ⚡ **Command Aliases** - Short aliases for faster typing (f, add-pm, rm-pm, etc.)
- 🎯 **Zero Runtime Dependencies** - Just needs GCC; no Rust/Cargo required after installation
- ✅ **Quality Assured** - Comprehensive test suite with 62 automated tests (100% coverage)
- 🔐 **CI/CD Pipeline** - Automated testing, building, and releases on every change

## Installation


Choose the installation method that works best for you:

### 📦 Package Managers (Recommended)


#### Arch Linux (AUR)


**Package Name:** `sticks-aur`

```bash
# Using an AUR helper (recommended)

yay -S sticks-aur
# or

paru -S sticks-aur

# Or manually clone from AUR

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/sticks-aur.git
cd sticks-aur
makepkg -si
```

See [sticks-aur repository](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/sticks-aur) for packaging details.

#### Debian/Ubuntu


```bash
# Download the latest .deb package

wget https://github.com/mAmineChniti/sticks/releases/latest/download/sticks_0.3.6-1_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i sticks_*.deb
```

### 🚀 Pre-built Binaries


```bash
wget https://github.com/mAmineChniti/sticks/releases/latest/download/sticks-linux-x86_64
chmod +x sticks-linux-x86_64
sudo mv sticks-linux-x86_64 /usr/local/bin/sticks
```

### 🦀 From Cargo


```bash
cargo install sticks
```

Requires Rust toolchain from [rustup.rs](https://rustup.rs/).

### 🔨 Build from Source


```bash
# Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/mAmineChniti/sticks.git
cd sticks

# Build release binary

cargo build --release

# Install (choose one)

sudo cp target/release/sticks /usr/local/bin/  # System-wide
# or

cp target/release/sticks ~/.local/bin/         # User only
```

## Quick Start


### Interactive Mode (Easiest!)


Just run `sticks` with no arguments for an interactive guided experience:

```bash
sticks
```

Follow the prompts to:

1. Enter your project name
2. Choose language (C or C++)
3. Select build system (Makefile or CMake)
4. Your project is created!

Use arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select.

### Command Line


```bash
# Create a new C++ project with Makefile (default)

sticks cpp my-project
cd my-project

# Or with CMake build system

sticks cpp my-project --build cmake
cd my-project

# Add a dependency

sticks add libcurl

# Add more source files

sticks src utils network

# Build and run

make
./my-project
```

## Usage


### Interactive Mode


Run `sticks` without any arguments to enter interactive mode:

```bash
sticks
```

This launches a guided setup where you can:

- Enter project name
- Select language (C or C++) using arrow keys
- Choose build system (Makefile or CMake) using arrow keys
- Confirm with Enter to create your project

### Command Shortcuts


Common commands have short aliases for faster typing:

```bash
sticks i              # sticks init
sticks s myfile       # sticks src myfile
sticks a libcurl      # sticks add libcurl
sticks r libcurl      # sticks remove libcurl
sticks u              # sticks update
sticks f              # sticks feature
```

#### Feature Subcommand Aliases


Feature management also supports shortcuts:

```bash
sticks f list                     # List project features
sticks f add-pm conan myapp             # Add Conan (shortcut for add-package-manager)
sticks f rm-pm vcpkg                    # Remove vcpkg (shortcut for remove-package-manager)
sticks f convert cmake                  # Convert build system
```

## Getting Started


**Create a new project in a subdirectory:**

```bash
sticks c my-c-project       # New C project with Makefile
sticks cpp my-cpp-project   # New C++ project with Makefile
```

**Create with CMake build system:**

```bash
sticks c my-project --build cmake       # C project with CMake
sticks cpp my-project --build cmake     # C++ project with CMake
```

**Create with package manager integration:**

```bash
sticks cpp my-project --build cmake --package-manager conan      # C++ with CMake and Conan
sticks c my-project --build cmake -p vcpkg                       # C with CMake and vcpkg
```

**Initialize in current directory:**

```bash
sticks init c               # Initialize C project here
sticks init cpp --build cmake  # Initialize C++ project with CMake
```

### Managing Dependencies


**Add dependencies:**

```bash
sticks add libcurl              # Single dependency
sticks add openssl libpq zlib   # Multiple dependencies
```

Automatically updates your Makefile's `install-deps` target.

**Remove dependencies:**

```bash
sticks remove libcurl           # Remove single dependency
sticks remove openssl libpq     # Remove multiple dependencies
```

Cleans up the `install-deps` rule automatically when empty.

### Adding Source Files


```bash
sticks src utils               # Adds src/utils.cpp (or .c) and header
sticks src network database    # Add multiple source files
```

Sticks will:

- Create source files in `src/`
- Create corresponding headers
- Update build file (Makefile or CMakeLists.txt) automatically

### Package Manager Integration


Sticks supports C/C++ package managers for dependency management:

#### Conan


Create a project with Conan dependency management:

```bash
sticks cpp my-project --build cmake --package-manager conan
cd my-project
```

This generates a `conanfile.txt`. To add dependencies:

1. Edit `conanfile.txt` and add packages to the `[requires]` section:

   ```ini
   [requires]
   libcurl/7.85.0
   openssl/1.1.1q
   ```

2. Install dependencies: `conan install . --build=missing`

#### vcpkg


Create a project with vcpkg:

```bash
sticks cpp my-project --build cmake --package-manager vcpkg
# or using short flag

sticks cpp my-project --build cmake -p vcpkg
cd my-project
```

This generates a `vcpkg.json`. To add dependencies:

1. Edit `vcpkg.json` and add packages to the `"dependencies"` array:
  
   ```json
   "dependencies": [
     "libcurl",
     "openssl"
   ]
   ```

2. Install: `./vcpkg/vcpkg install`
3. CMakeLists.txt is pre-configured to use vcpkg toolchain

## Enhancing Existing Projects


After creating a project, you can add or modify features using the `sticks feature` (or `sticks f` for short) command:

### View Project Features


List all detected features and configurations:

```bash
sticks f list
```

Output shows:

- Current build system (Makefile or CMake)
- Configured package managers
- Configuration files status

### Convert Build System


Change between Makefile and CMake:

```bash
# Convert Makefile project to CMake

sticks f convert cmake

# Convert CMake project to Makefile

sticks f convert makefile

# Optionally specify project name (auto-detected if omitted)

sticks f convert cmake my_project
```

This will:

- Remove old build system file
- Generate new configuration with your source files
- Maintain project structure

### Add Package Manager


Add Conan or vcpkg to an existing project:

```bash
# Add Conan to current project

sticks f add-pm conan

# Add vcpkg

sticks f add-pm vcpkg

# Specify project name if needed

sticks f add-pm conan my_project
```

### Remove Package Manager


Remove a package manager if you no longer need it:

```bash
sticks f rm-pm conan
sticks f rm-pm vcpkg
```

### Example Workflow


Start with a bare Makefile project, then enhance it:

```bash
# Create basic C project with Makefile

sticks c my_app
cd my_app

# Later, add CMake support

sticks f convert cmake

# Then add Conan for dependencies

sticks f add-pm conan

# View all features

sticks f list
```

### Generated Configuration Files


When you create a project, Sticks automatically generates:

- **Build System Files:** `Makefile` or `CMakeLists.txt` (your choice)
- **Git:** `.gitignore`, `.gitattributes` (pre-configured for C/C++), auto-initializes git repository (if git is installed)
- **Code Style:** `.editorconfig`, `.clang-format` (consistent formatting)
- **IDE:** VSCode `.vscode/settings.json`, `launch.json`, `tasks.json` (if VS Code is installed)
- **Documentation:** `README.md` (project-specific template)

This gives you a professional, production-ready project structure out of the box!

### Getting Help


```bash
sticks --help           # Show all commands
sticks <command> --help # Help for specific command
sticks --version        # Show version
```

## Updating


Sticks can update itself without requiring Rust/Cargo:

```bash
sticks update
```

This downloads the latest binary from GitHub releases and replaces your installation.

**Alternative update methods:**

```bash
# Arch Linux (using AUR package manager)

# Package name: sticks-aur

yay -Syu sticks-aur
# or

paru -Syu sticks-aur

# Cargo installation

cargo install sticks --force
```

## Uninstallation


```bash
# Cargo installation

cargo uninstall sticks

# Arch Linux (AUR package name: sticks-aur)

yay -R sticks-aur
# or

paru -R sticks-aur

# Debian/Ubuntu

sudo apt remove sticks

# Manual installation

sudo rm /usr/local/bin/sticks
# or

rm ~/.local/bin/sticks
```

## Project Structure


A typical sticks-managed project looks like:

```bash
my-project/
├── src/
│   ├── main.cpp        # Entry point
│   ├── utils.cpp       # Additional sources
│   └── network.cpp
├── include/
│   ├── utils.h         # Headers
│   └── network.h
├── bin/                # Final compiled binaries (gitignored)
├── build/              # Object files and build artifacts (gitignored)
└── Makefile            # Auto-generated, customizable
```

## Technical Details


- **Language:** Rust 2021 edition
- **Dependencies:** clap 4, anyhow (build-time only)
- **Dev Dependencies:** serial_test (for isolated test execution)
- **Runtime Requirements:** GCC (for compiling your C/C++ projects)
- **Supported Architectures:** x86_64
- **Supported Platforms:** Linux (Arch, Debian, Ubuntu, others)
- **Test Coverage:** 62 comprehensive tests covering all core functionality (100% coverage)
- **CI/CD:** Automated testing, building, and releases via GitHub Actions

## Contributing


We welcome contributions! Here's how to get involved:

1. **Report Issues:** Found a bug? [Open an issue](https://github.com/mAmineChniti/sticks/issues)
2. **Submit PRs:** Fork the repo and submit pull requests
3. **Improve Docs:** Help us make documentation better

See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed guidelines.

## Contributors


This project is maintained by:

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  <tr>
    <td align="center">
      <a href="https://github.com/mAmineChniti">
        <img src="https://github.com/mAmineChniti.png" width="100px;" alt="mAmineChniti"/>
        <br />
        <sub><b>mAmineChniti</b></sub>
      </a>
      <br />
      <sub>Creator & Maintainer</sub>
    </td>
    <td align="center">
      <a href="https://github.com/omibo">
        <img src="https://github.com/omibo.png" width="100px;" alt="omibo"/>
        <br />
        <sub><b>omibo</b></sub>
      </a>
      <br />
      <sub>Contributor</sub>
    </td>
  </tr>
</table>

## License


This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## Contact


**Maintainer:** mAmineChniti  
**Email:** [emin.chniti@esprit.tn](mailto:emin.chniti@esprit.tn)  
**Repository:** [github.com/mAmineChniti/sticks](https://github.com/mAmineChniti/sticks)  
**AUR Package:** [aur.archlinux.org/packages/sticks-aur](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/sticks-aur)

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<p align="center">Made with ❤️ for the C/C++ community</p>