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This package contains the @coinbase/create-cdp-app CLI command, which allows developers to quickly bootstrap a React App using the CDP Web SDK.

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Quickstart

This guide will help you get started with @coinbase/create-cdp-app. You’ll learn how to create a new CDP-enabled React application with just a few commands.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have one of the following package managers installed: Gather your project ID and whitelist your app from the CDP Portal:
  1. Sign in or create an account on the CDP Portal
  2. Copy your Project ID from the dashboard
  3. Go to the Embedded Wallets CORS settings
  4. Click add origin and whitelist http://localhost:3000 (or wherever your app will run)

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Create Your First CDP App

You can create a new CDP app using any of these methods: 
# Using pnpm
pnpm create @coinbase/cdp-app@latest

# Using npm
npm create @coinbase/cdp-app@latest

# Using yarn
yarn create @coinbase/cdp-app@latest
The CLI will guide you through the setup process:
  1. Enter your project name (defaults to “cdp-app”)
  2. Select a template (currently supports “React Components”)
  3. Enter your CDP Project ID
  4. Confirm you have whitelisted your app domain on the CDP Portal
  5. Confirm directory overwrite if needed

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Available Templates

Currently, create-cdp-app offers the following template:
  • React (react): A React application template that includes:
    • Vite for fast development and building
    • TypeScript for type safety
    • CDP React components for authentication
    • Example transaction components
    • Base Sepolia integration
  • Next.js (nextjs): A Next.js application template that includes:
    • Next.js 15 App Router
    • CDP React components for authentication and wallet management
    • Example transaction components for Base Sepolia
    • Built-in TypeScript support
    • ESLint with Next.js configuration
    • Viem for type-safe Ethereum interactions

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Command-Line Arguments

You can also pass command-line arguments to pre-configure the setup process.
ArgumentDescription
<directory>Optional. The name of the directory to create the project in. Defaults to cdp-app.
--template <name>Specifies the project template to use. Options: react, nextjs, react-native.
--project-id <id>Your CDP Project ID from the portal.
--smart-accountsEnables Smart Accounts for the project.
--no-smart-accountsDisables Smart Accounts for the project.
--onrampEnables Coinbase Onramp.
Note: This is only compatible with the nextjs template. If no template is specified, nextjs will be used automatically. If an incompatible template (e.g., react) is specified, this flag will be ignored and Onramp will be disabled.
--no-onrampDisables Coinbase Onramp.

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Example

# Create a Next.js app with a specific Project ID and Smart Accounts + Onramp enabled
npm create @coinbase/cdp-app@latest my-next-app --template nextjs --project-id YOUR_PROJECT_ID --smart-accounts --onramp
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