LoopBack CLI tool for creating projects, models and more. This package supersedes the older slc tool.

⚠️ LoopBack 3 has reached end of life. We are no longer accepting pull requests or providing support for community users. The only exception is fixes for critical bugs and security vulnerabilities provided as part of support for IBM API Connect customers. (See Module Long Term Support Policy below.)

We urge all LoopBack 3 users to migrate their applications to LoopBack 4 as soon as possible. Refer to our Migration Guide for more information on how to upgrade.

To install the LoopBack CLI tool:

$ npm install -g loopback-cli 

1. Run lb [appName] to create a new LoopBack application.
2. Run node . to start the scaffolded server.

Run lb -l to list all available commands:

$ lb -l Available commands: lb acl lb app lb boot-script lb bluemix lb datasource lb export-api-def lb middleware lb model lb property lb relation lb remote-method lb soap lb swagger lb zosconnectee 

Run lb <command> --help to learn more about each command. For example:

$ lb model --help Usage: lb model [options] [<name>] Options: -h, --help # Print the generator's options and usage --skip-cache # Do not remember prompt answers Default: false --skip-install # Do not automatically install dependencies Default: false Arguments: name # Name of the model to create. Type: String Required: false Description: Creates a new Model in the LoopBack application. Example: lb model Product This adds an entry to `Product.json` defining the model "Product". 

Refer to Create a simple API for more information.

Refer to README_Soap for more information on 'lb soap' command.

IBM/StrongLoop is an active supporter of open source and welcomes contributions to our projects as well as those of the Node.js community in general. For more information on how to contribute please refer to the Contribution Guide.

Discuss features and ask questions on LoopBack Forum.

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This module adopts the Module Long Term Support (LTS) policy, with the following End Of Life (EOL) dates:

Learn more about our LTS plan in the docs.