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Install your entire tech stack with one command

PM-Auto lets you define reusable package presets and install them anywhere instantly. No more copy-pasting npm commands or forgetting dependencies.

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Quick start

Get up and running with PM-Auto in minutes

1

Install PM-Auto globally

Install PM-Auto using your preferred package manager:
npm install -g pm-auto
2

Create your config file

Create a config.json file with your first preset:
config.json
{
  "vite-react": {
    "presetName": "vite-react",
    "description": "Vite + React setup",
    "packageManager": "npm",
    "packages": [
      { "command": "react react-dom", "interactive": false },
      { "command": "vite @vitejs/plugin-react", "interactive": false }
    ]
  }
}
3

Register your config

Tell PM-Auto where to find your config file:
pm-auto config ./config.json
4

Install your preset

Install all packages from your preset with one command:
pm-auto install vite-react
PM-Auto will execute all install commands in order using the specified package manager.

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Explore by topic

Learn about PM-Auto’s core features and commands

Core concepts

Understand presets, package managers, and configuration

Commands

Master all PM-Auto commands and options

Creating presets

Learn how to create powerful presets for your workflows

Examples

See real-world preset examples for common tech stacks

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Why PM-Auto?

Save time and streamline your development workflow

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One command installs

Replace dozens of install commands with a single pm-auto install command.

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Reusable presets

Define your tech stack once and reuse it across all your projects.

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Multi-package manager

Works with npm, pnpm, yarn, and bun - use your preferred tool.

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Powerful configuration

Version pinning, custom flags, and interactive command support.

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Resources

Additional resources to help you succeed

Configuration schema

Complete reference for config file structure

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

Best practices

Tips for creating effective presets

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