A developer tired of repetitive FastAPI project setups has built Forge, an interactive CLI tool that generates customized project scaffolds. It handles database connections, JWT authentication, Redis caching, Celery tasks, Docker configs, Alembic migrations, and pytest setup. The tool emerged from the author's own frustration with rebuilding these components for every new service.

Unlike monolithic templates, Forge is modular. Users select only the features they need—skipping Redis if unnecessary or omitting authentication for simple APIs. This approach avoids bloated codebases and speeds up initial development. It represents a shift toward more efficient, opinionated tooling for Python web developers who value tailored setups over one-size-fits-all solutions.

The tool is available on PyPI and GitHub, with full documentation. Its creator is actively seeking feedback from the FastAPI community on common setup pain points and desired features. For teams standardizing their microservice architecture, Forge could reduce boilerplate and enforce consistent project structures across multiple services.