Angular CLI

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Angular CLI is ranked #21 of 33 in code generators on Inferse. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows.

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Project scaffolding
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Custom templates
Yesangular.dev
CLI available
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Supported languages
TypeScript, HTML, CSSangular.dev

Facts

Purpose
Angular CLI is a command-line tool for scaffolding, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining Angular applications.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Distribution
The CLI is published on npm as @angular/cli and provides the ng command.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Install
Angular documents global installation using npm, pnpm, Yarn, or Bun.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Requirements
Local CLI use requires Node.js, and Angular specifies an active or maintenance LTS release for Node.js.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Project generation
The ng new command creates an Angular workspace and starter application, and workspaces can contain multiple applications and libraries.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Development server
The ng serve command starts a development server that watches files, rebuilds the application, and live reloads changes.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Build tools
The CLI can compile, optimize, bundle, and minify projects, with documented builders using esbuild or webpack.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Code generation
Schematics automate generating and modifying application source files.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment integrations
The ng deploy command can run third-party builders for Firebase Hosting, Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages, and Amazon Cloud S3.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
AI integrations
The CLI includes an MCP server for AI assistants, with tools for code generation, workspace analysis, builds, and tests; its setup guide names Cursor, Antigravity, and JetBrains AI.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The Angular security guide recommends keeping Angular packages up to date to receive security fixes and advises against trusting untrusted templates.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Support
Angular's contribution guide directs general support questions to Stack Overflow and its community Discord, and says GitHub issues are for bugs and feature requests.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Version support
Angular major releases are typically supported for 24 months, with 12 months of active support followed by 12 months of LTS.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Notable limit
Angular says the CLI requires Node.js for local installation and execution; its browser tutorial offers an online introduction without local setup.angular.dev · 4 Oct 2026

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