# bootstrap

> Create a new Starflow project from scratch or from a template such as quickstart or userguide with a single command.

## Synopsis

**starlake bootstrap [options]**

## Description

Create a new Starflow project from a template. Generates the required directory structure and sample configuration files to get started quickly. See [Project Setup Guide](/starflow/guides/project-setup/starlake-project-setup).

Create a new project optionally based on a specific template eq. quickstart / userguide

## Parameters

Parameter|Cardinality|Description
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--no-exit `<value>`|*Optional*|Should we exit after project creation ?
--template `<value>`|*Optional*|Template to use to bootstrap project
--project-location `<value>`|*Optional*|Absolute path where the project should be created
--reportFormat `<value>`|*Optional*|Report format: console, json, html