Build AI-powered microservices in minutes, not months.
The Buildly CLI is a comprehensive toolkit for creating modern, scalable applications with microservices architecture, AI integration, and cloud-native deployment. Generate complete Django APIs with AI, deploy to Kubernetes, and integrate intelligent features - all from the command line.
- 🤖 AI-Powered Code Generation - Describe your app, get production-ready Django APIs
- ☸️ Kubernetes Native - Built-in support for Minikube and cloud deployment
- 🔧 Microservices Architecture - Scalable services with Buildly Core gateway
- 🧠 BabbleBeaver AI Framework - Integrate OpenAI, Gemini, and other LLMs
- 🛒 Marketplace Integration - Pre-built services for common use cases
- 📱 Frontend Templates - React applications with API integration
- 🐳 Docker Everything - Containerized development and deployment
Create your first AI-powered application in 5 minutes:
# 1. Clone and setup
git clone https://github.com/buildlyio/buildly-cli.git
cd buildly-cli
chmod +x *.sh
# 2. Launch the development environment
source dev.sh
# Choose: 1 (Minikube) → 2 (Helm) → 3 (Buildly Core)
# 3. Generate your first microservice
./django.sh
# Describe: "Customer management system with order tracking"
# Watch AI generate complete Django API with models, views, serializers
# 4. Your API is live at http://localhost:8000/api/docs/That's it! You now have a complete microservice with:
- RESTful API endpoints with auto-generated documentation
- Database integration with PostgreSQL
- Docker containerization and Kubernetes deployment
- AI-powered features ready for integration
| Guide | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚀 Getting Started | Complete tutorial from zero to deployed app | 30 min |
| 🔧 Quick Reference | Commands, troubleshooting, and tips | 5 min |
| 🏗️ Architecture Guide | Complete system overview and components | 15 min |
| ⚙️ Environment Setup | Detailed setup instructions | 20 min |
| 🤖 AI Integration | BabbleBeaver AI framework guide | 25 min |
| 🚢 Deployment | Production deployment to AWS, GCP, Azure | 45 min |
- Customer Management - CRM with AI insights and automation
- Inventory Systems - Smart stock management with predictive analytics
- HR Platforms - Employee management with intelligent workflows
- Product Catalogs - AI-powered search and recommendations
- Order Management - Complete order lifecycle with notifications
- Payment Processing - Secure transactions with fraud detection
- Business Intelligence - Real-time dashboards with AI insights
- Customer Analytics - Behavior analysis and predictive modeling
- Reporting Systems - Automated report generation and distribution
Required:
- macOS or Linux (Windows via WSL2)
- Bash shell
- Git 2.17+
- 8GB+ RAM
- 10GB+ free disk space
Auto-installed by CLI:
- Docker 19+
- Kubernetes (Minikube)
- Helm 3+
- kubectl
Optional (for AI features):
- OpenAI API key
- Google Gemini API key
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/buildlyio/buildly-cli.git
cd buildly-cli
# Make scripts executable
chmod +x *.sh
# Initialize submodules (if any)
git submodule update --init --recursive
# Start building!
source dev.sh# Fork the repository first, then:
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/buildly-cli.git
cd buildly-cli
# Set up development environment
chmod +x *.sh
source dev.sh
# Pull latest changes (with submodules)
git pull --recurse-submodules./django.sh
# Service: customer-service
# Description: "Customer profiles with contact info and preferences"
# Result: Complete CRUD API with AI-generated modelssource dev.sh
# Option 8: Set up BabbleBeaver AI Framework
# Choose OpenAI or Gemini
# Integration: Smart search, content generation, analytics# Kubernetes deployment (automated)
kubectl apply -f customer-service/k8s/
# Or use Helm for complex deployments
helm install my-app ./helm-chartThe Buildly CLI creates a complete microservices ecosystem:
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ Frontend │ │ Buildly Core │ │ Microservices │
│ (React App) │◄──►│ (Gateway) │◄──►│ (Django) │
└─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
│ │ │
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ BabbleBeaver │ │ Kubernetes │ │ Database │
│ (AI/LLM) │ │ (Minikube) │ │ (PostgreSQL) │
└─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
Core Components:
- Buildly Core - API gateway, authentication, service discovery
- Microservices - AI-generated Django applications with PostgreSQL
- BabbleBeaver - AI/LLM integration framework
- Frontend - React templates with API integration
- Infrastructure - Kubernetes/Docker deployment automation
Join our vibrant community to get help, share ideas, and collaborate with other developers:
- 🎮 Discord Server - Real-time discussions, support, and community engagement
- 🤝 Buildly Collaboration Platform - Find technical co-founders, resources, and contribute to open source projects
- 📖 Documentation - Comprehensive guides and tutorials
- 🐛 GitHub Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
- Technical Support - Get help with setup, development, and deployment
- Open Source Contributions - Contribute to Buildly projects and ecosystem
- Co-founder Matching - Connect with potential technical co-founders
- Resource Sharing - Access templates, examples, and best practices
- Learning Opportunities - Workshops, tutorials, and knowledge sharing
Whether you're a beginner looking to learn or an expert wanting to contribute, our community welcomes developers of all skill levels!
We love contributions from the community! Here's how you can help make Buildly CLI even better:
- 🐛 Report Bugs - Found an issue? Open a bug report
- 💡 Request Features - Have an idea? Submit a feature request
- 📝 Improve Documentation - Help us make our docs clearer and more comprehensive
- 🔧 Submit Code - Fix bugs, add features, or improve performance
- 🛒 Share Services - Contribute to the Buildly Marketplace with reusable services
- 🤖 Enhance AI - Improve BabbleBeaver AI capabilities and integrations
# Fork and clone your fork
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/buildly-cli.git
cd buildly-cli
# Set up development environment
chmod +x *.sh
source dev.sh
# Create feature branch
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
# Make your changes and test
./django.sh # Test service generation
source dev.sh # Test environment setup
# Commit and push
git commit -am "Add your feature"
git push origin feature/your-feature-name
# Create Pull RequestPlease read our Contributing Guidelines for details on our code of conduct and development process.
We use Semantic Versioning for version management:
- Major (1.0.0) - Breaking changes
- Minor (1.1.0) - New features, backward compatible
- Patch (1.1.1) - Bug fixes, backward compatible
Current Version: See latest release
All Versions: View all releases
Each release includes:
- ✨ New features and improvements
- 🐛 Bug fixes and patches
- 📖 Documentation updates
⚠️ Breaking changes (if any)- 🔄 Migration guides
- Buildly Team - Initial development and architecture
- Community Contributors - Features, bug fixes, and improvements
Special thanks to all our contributors who have helped make Buildly CLI better:
- 🏆 Top Contributors - Regular code contributors
- 📝 Documentation Heroes - Documentation improvers
- 🐛 Bug Hunters - Issue reporters and debuggers
- 🎨 UI/UX Enhancers - Interface and experience improvers
- 🤖 AI Pioneers - BabbleBeaver framework contributors
Want to see your name here? Start contributing today!
This project is licensed under the GPL v3 License - see the LICENSE file for complete details.
- ✅ Free to use - Use Buildly CLI for any purpose
- ✅ Modify freely - Adapt the code to your needs
- ✅ Distribute - Share with others under the same license
- ✅ Commercial use - Use in commercial projects
⚠️ Copyleft - Derivative works must use the same GPL v3 license⚠️ No warranty - Provided "as-is" without warranties
Need commercial support, custom development, or enterprise features?
Contact us at: enterprise@buildly.io
👉 Get Started Now - Create your first AI-powered microservice in 30 minutes!
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- ⭐ Star on GitHub
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