env-gen-cli

A zero-dependency command-line utility to safely generate .env.example templates from your secret local .env configuration files.

Features

• Zero Dependencies: Built entirely with native Python core modules.
• Preserves Formatting: Keeps comments, spacing, and structural layout intact.
• Inline Comment Protection: Safely processes inline annotations without affecting keys.

Installation

Clone the repository and perform an editable installation:

git clone https://github.com/fregenev/Environment-Template-Maker.git
cd env-gen-cli
pip install -e .

Usage

Run the global command inside your project workspace:

# Basic run targets local .env file
env-gen

# Force overwrite existing templates without safety prompts
env-gen --force

# Use a custom source file name and specify custom output targets
env-gen --source .env.prod --output .env.template

Running Tests

Execute the built-in diagnostic test suite locally:

python -m unittest discover -s tests

Environment-Template-Maker