> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aeternity.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aeternity.com/developer-documentation/aeproject/docs/cli/init.md). # Project Initialization ``` aeproject init [folder] ``` *Optionally* a `folder` can be specified for the project to be initialized in, otherwise the current directory is used. Creates a new project structure with a few folders in which the developer can create **contracts** and **tests**, as well as installing needed dependencies. ## Update existing project For upgrade from old AEproject versions check out [Migration from 3.x.x to 4.x.x](/developer-documentation/aeproject/docs/migration-from-3.x.x-to-4.x.x.md) and [Migration from 4.x.x to 5.x.x](/developer-documentation/aeproject/docs/migration-from-4.x.x-to-5.x.x.md). ``` aeproject init --update ``` Updates the project structure and needed artifacts to the latest version, as well as installing needed dependencies. ## Upcoming Hard-fork initialization The additional parameter `--next` can be used to either initialize or update a project with changes for an upcoming hard-fork if available. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.aeternity.com/developer-documentation/aeproject/docs/cli/init.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.