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# sqrl init

> Initialize a new Squirrels project in the current directory

The `init` command creates a new Squirrels project in the current directory. It is an alias for `sqrl new --curr-dir`.

## Usage

```bash wrap theme={null}
sqrl init [options]
```

## Options

In addition to the [global options](/references/cli/index#global-options), this command supports the following options:

| Option                            | Description                                                                 |
| --------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `--use-defaults`                  | Use default values for unspecified options instead of prompting for input   |
| `--connections {yml,py}`          | Configure database connections as yaml (default) or python                  |
| `--parameters {py,yml}`           | Configure parameters as python (default) or yaml                            |
| `--build {sql,py}`                | Create build model as sql (default) or python file                          |
| `--federate {sql,py}`             | Create federated model as sql (default) or python file                      |
| `--dashboard {y,n}`               | Include (y) or exclude (n, default) a sample dashboard file                 |
| `--admin-password ADMIN_PASSWORD` | The password for the admin user. By default, a random password is generated |

## Examples

Initialize a project in the current directory, answering prompts:

```bash theme={null}
sqrl init
```

Use default settings (skip all prompts):

```bash theme={null}
sqrl init --use-defaults
```

Equivalent to:

```bash theme={null}
sqrl new --curr-dir
```

## Notes

* If no options are specified, the command will prompt for input
* The `--use-defaults` option can be used to skip all prompts
* The generated `.env` file contains sensitive information and should not be committed to version control