What is poudwal CLI for Next.js?

It's a command-line tool that generates full backends — MongoDB, JWT auth, CRUD APIs — for Next.js 14 App Router, mimicking Laravel Artisan speed.

How do I install and use poudwal?

Just npx poudwal create my-app --ts, then cd in, npm install, npm run dev. Add CRUD with npx poudwal make:crud product; auth via npx poudwal install:auth.

Does poudwal support Prisma or other ORMs?

MongoDB with Mongoose now; Prisma support is planned based on community feedback.

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poudwal: The No-Nonsense CLI Bringing Laravel Speed to Next.js Backends

Next.js full-stack dreams crash into backend drudgery every project. Enter poudwal, a CLI that spits out ready-to-run auth and CRUD — skeptical vet weighs in.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Terminal running poudwal CLI commands generating Next.js backend with MongoDB and auth

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poudwal scaffolds Next.js backends in seconds, slashing boilerplate for MongoDB, JWT, and CRUD. 𝕏
Strong Laravel parallel, but success hinges on extensibility like Prisma integration. 𝕏
Ideal for solos and prototypes; teams may customize anyway. 𝕏

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