Starting a new Flutter project is exciting, but the setup part can be slow. In many projects we repeat the same early steps: creating folders, adding dependencies, preparing themes and colors, setting up environment files, configuring flavors, and preparing localization. This work is important, but it is also repetitive, and small mistakes in setup can cause big problems later.
XProject Generator is made to remove that repetitive setup. It gives you a ready-to-use project structure so you can start coding features sooner and keep your project consistent.
What is XProject Generator?
XProject Generator is a CLI tool and also a Dart library. It can scaffold a new Flutter app (interactive) and it can generate a new feature module inside an existing app. The generator supports multiple state management choices, so you can start with the approach you prefer: GetX, Riverpod, or Bloc. For Riverpod and Bloc you can also choose between a Simple or Clean Code architecture style.
This flexibility is useful because different people and teams have different needs. A beginner may prefer a simple structure, while a bigger team may want stronger separation between layers.
Why prepared config matters (especially for beginners)
When you are new to Flutter, project setup can feel confusing because there are many moving parts. When you work in a team, setup can become boring and error-prone because each person may do it a little differently. Prepared config solves both problems by giving you a clean starting point.
With XProject Generator, you are less likely to miss important files like .env.development and .env.production. You also avoid having different folder styles in every project, and you reduce “copy-paste from an old repo” mistakes. Instead of starting from a blank page, you start from a template that is already organized.
What happens when you run the generator?
When you create a project, the generator will guide you with prompts. It typically asks for the project name, package IDs, Firebase usage, and state management choice. After that, it runs flutter create, updates pubspec.yaml with dependencies based on your choice, then creates folders and template files. It also prepares .env.* placeholders and writes recommended .vscode tasks and launch configs.
The result is a project that feels “ready for real development” earlier, because the basics are already in place.
Quick start
Install:
dart pub global activate xproject_generator
Create a new project:
xproject create
After the project is created:
cd <your_project_name>
flutter pub getIf the template uses code generation (for example, freezed or Riverpod generators), run task using CMD / Ctrl + Shift + P and select Syncronize Build Runner. Or for manualy using cmd run:
flutter pub run build_runner build --delete-conflicting-outputs
Firebase note
If you enable Firebase during the prompts, you still need to add your platform files manually: android/app/google-services.json and ios/Runner/GoogleService-Info.plist. The generator can help prepare helpers and config templates, but Firebase files are still your responsibility.
Why you should use XProject Generator
The main reason is simple: you save time on every project. The second reason is also important: you start with a better structure, and a good structure is easier than refactoring later. The third reason is learning. When you read the generated code, you can learn how to organize folders, connect UI and logic, and prepare multiple environments. And finally, you are not locked into one style, because the generator supports multiple state management options.
A small beginner tip
XProject Generator makes the start easier, but it is not “magic”. If you are learning, spend time understanding the generated structure. Try to find where the state is stored, where API calls are made, and how features are organized. This will make you faster and also make you a stronger developer.
Conclusion
If you want a fast start with a production-ready structure, XProject Generator is a good choice. It prepares many common configs for you, and it helps your project stay consistent as it grows.
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