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# tuist init

> Get started with Tuist in your project

## Overview

The `tuist init` command helps you bootstrap a new Tuist project or add Tuist to an existing project. It guides you through an interactive setup process to configure your project structure.

## Usage

```bash theme={null}
tuist init [options]
```

## Options

<ParamField path="--path" type="string" default=".">
  The path to the directory from where to start. Defaults to the current directory.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="-p" type="string">
  Short form of `--path`.
</ParamField>

## Examples

### Initialize in current directory

```bash theme={null}
tuist init
```

This will start an interactive prompt to set up Tuist in your current directory.

### Initialize in a specific directory

```bash theme={null}
tuist init --path ~/MyProject
```

Sets up Tuist in the specified directory.

## What it does

The `tuist init` command:

1. Analyzes your current project structure
2. Prompts you for project configuration preferences
3. Generates the necessary manifest files (`Project.swift`, `Workspace.swift`, etc.)
4. Creates a recommended project structure

## Next steps

After initializing your project:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Generate" icon="folder-tree" href="/cli/generate">
    Generate an Xcode workspace from your manifests
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build" icon="hammer" href="/cli/build">
    Build your project with Tuist
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Related

* [Project.swift reference](/cli/config/project)
* [Tuist.swift reference](/cli/config/tuist-config)
* [Workspace.swift reference](/cli/config/workspace)