# vue init > Legacy project initialization subcommand of the Vue.js framework. > More information: . - Create a new project using one of the default templates: `vue init {{webpack|webpack-simple|browserify|browserify-simple|simple}} {{project_name}}` - Create a new project using a local template: `vue init {{path/to/template_directory}} {{project_name}}` - Create a new project using a template from GitHub: `vue init {{username}}/{{repo}} {{project_name}}`