Cookiecutter is a command-line utility that creates projects from project templates. It streamlines the setup of new projects, such as Python packages, web applications, or data science projects, by prompting the user for configuration details and rendering files based on Jinja2 templates. Currently at version 2.7.1, it maintains an active release cadence with frequent updates and community contributions, supporting Python 3.10 and newer.
pip install cookiecutterVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This example demonstrates how to use `cookiecutter` programmatically. It first creates a minimal local template, then generates a project from it, providing `extra_context` to avoid interactive prompts, and finally cleans up the generated files and template.
Upgrade your Python environment to 3.10 or newer.
Upgrade to 2.7.1 or later, where this issue is resolved.
Review the template's `hooks` directory before generating a project, and only use templates from reputable sources. Consult the official security policy for details on the trust model.
Define `_timezone` in your `cookiecutter.json` file or set the `TZ` environment variable before running Cookiecutter.
Ensure `cookiecutter` is installed via `pip install cookiecutter`. If it is, find the Python `Scripts` directory (e.g., `~/.local/bin` on Linux/macOS, or `Python\Scripts` on Windows) where `cookiecutter` is located and add it to your system's PATH environment variable. Alternatively, run it as a Python module: `python -m cookiecutter <template_url>`.
Check the paths to templates within your `cookiecutter` template for typos. If the error is for a file that *shouldn't* be rendered as a Jinja2 template, use `_copy_without_render` in `cookiecutter.json` to exclude it, or properly escape Jinja2 syntax within that file using `{{ "{{" }}` and `{{ "}}" }}` to prevent premature rendering.Verify the template URL or local path for correctness. Ensure the `cookiecutter.json` file is present in the root of your template directory if you are using a local template. For remote repositories, check your internet connection and the repository's accessibility.
Define the missing variable in your `cookiecutter.json` file, ensuring it has a default value. Alternatively, provide the variable's value using the `--extra-context` command-line argument or `extra_context` parameter if calling `cookiecutter` programmatically.
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