# **Wix CLI for Apps**

The **Wix CLI for Apps** is a command-line tool and framework that enables developers to quickly build, test, and deploy apps for the Wix platform. Designed to simplify the development process, it provides templates, a local development environment, hosting, and a seamless deployment experience.

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## **Features 🚀**

- **Streamlined development**: Focus on your business logic using industry-standard tools.
- **Quick start templates**: Get up and running quickly with prebuilt app templates.
- **Local development environment**: Preview and test your app on your sites with hot module replacement.
- **Wix API integration**: Use JavaScript SDKs to call Wix APIs, simplifying backend interactions.
- **Hosting**: Host your app’s frontend and backend code on Wix's infrastructure.
- **Deploy previews:** Share and test your app with your team and collaborators.

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## **Getting started 📖**

Run the following command to create a new app:

```
npm create @wix/app@latest
```

[Check out our app templates](https://dev.wix.com/apps-templates?filter=cli) or follow our [Quick Start guide](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/frameworks/wix-cli/get-started/quick-start) for help getting up and running fast.

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## **Documentation 📚**

Dive deeper into the Wix CLI:

- [About the Wix CLI for Apps](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/frameworks/wix-cli/about-the-wix-cli-for-apps)
- [Example app walkthrough](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/get-started/tutorials/tutorial-set-up-an-app-with-the-cli)
- [Wix CLI app templates](https://dev.wix.com/apps-templates?filter=cli)

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## **Feedback and support 🧑‍💻**

Help us improve the Wix CLI\!

- Join our developer community on [Discord](https://discord.gg/wixstudio) in the **\#apps-with-cli** channel.
- Schedule a feedback session with us at [wix-cli-feedback.com](https://www.wix-cli-feedback.com).
