# plop-install

A custom action for [Plop.js](https://plopjs.com/) that allows you to install npm packages as part of your generator workflow.

## Installation

```bash
npm install -D @jazim/plop-install
# or
yarn add -D @jazim/plop-install
# or
pnpm add -D @jazim/plop-install
```

## Usage

Import the action in your `plopfile.js` or `plopfile.ts`:

```typescript
import { NodePlopAPI } from "plop";
import { type InstallPackageActionConfig, installPackageAction } from "@jazim/plop-install";

export default function (plop: NodePlopAPI) {
  plop.setActionType("install-package", installPackageAction);

  plop.setGenerator("eslint", {
    description: "Add an eslint",
    actions: [
      {
        type: "install-package",
        packages: ["eslint"],
        options: { dev: true },
      } as InstallPackageActionConfig,
    ],
  });
}
```

## Options

The `install-package` action accepts the following configuration:

| Option | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| `packages` | `string[]` | Array of package names to install |
| `options` | `object` | Additional options for installation |
| `options.dev` | `boolean` | Install as dev dependency when set to `true` |

## Features

- 📦 Install any npm packages during your plop generation
- 🛠️ Support for devDependencies
- 📋 Works with npm, yarn, and pnpm
- 🔄 Seamlessly integrates with your existing plop generators

## License

MIT