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cinit

Quick C project repository and git initialization.

GitHub repo: cinit
Last update: 2026/04/24

Description

Cinit is a bash script designed to automate the initialization of C projects. It generates a standardized directory structure, including a Makefile, .gitignore, main.c, README.md, and a dynamically generated LICENSE file. The tool is built to save time, reduce manual errors, and enforce consistency across projects.

Features

• Dynamic License Generation: Automatically creates a LICENSE file with your name and the current year. Supports multiple license types (MIT, GPL, etc.).
• Customizable Templates: Configure default files, license types, and project settings via a config file (~/.config/cinit/cinit.conf).
• Easy Installation: Install with a single command and start using it immediately.
• Command-Line Options: Override defaults with flags like --owner, --license, and --files.

Technologies

• Bash: Scripting language for automation.
• Makefile: Default build system for C projects.
• Git: Version control integration with a pre-configured .gitignore.

Why It Matters

I built Cinit to solve a personal issue: spending too much time copying and pasting files for every new C project. By automating this process, I can focus on writing code instead of setting up repositories. The project is open-source, so others can use it, contribute, or adapt it to their needs.

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