`@microsoft/spfx-cli` is targeting GA around September 2026 — though as of this writing that date looks increasingly likely to slip, and Microsoft's own sources disagree on whether it ships with SPFx 1.24 or 1.25. After GA, the Yeoman generator receives its final update. This post covers the Phase 2 and 3 roadmap, the MCP server front-end for AI-assisted scaffolding, and how SPFx developers can prepare today.
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Custom Templates and CI/CD with `@microsoft/spfx-cli`
`@microsoft/spfx-cli` is designed for automation. This post covers custom org templates, CI/CD integration with GitHub Actions, air-gapped scaffolding, the scaffold log, and the `@microsoft/spfx-template-api` SDK for programmatic use in enterprise tooling.
Yeoman vs. @microsoft/spfx-cli: The Complete Developer Comparison
@microsoft/spfx-cli wins on CI/CD, open-source templates, and custom org template support. Yeoman still leads on interactive wizard experience and adding components to existing projects. Here is the full comparison to help you decide when to switch.#spfx #m365 #sharepoint #microsoft #spfx-cli
Getting Started with @microsoft/spfx-cli: Scaffold Your First Project in Seconds
@microsoft/spfx-cli replaces the Yeoman-based SPFx generator with a single npm install and a scriptable spfx create command. This tutorial walks through installation, all 17 available templates, and the full path from install to npm run build. #spfx #m365 #sharepoint #microsoft #spfx-cli
Why Microsoft Is Retiring Yeoman: Introducing @microsoft/spfx-cli
Microsoft has published @microsoft/spfx-cli, a new open-source CLI designed to replace the decade-old Yeoman-based SPFx generator. This post explains the four structural problems that drove the decision and what the new tool means for SPFx developers today. #spfx #m365 #sharepoint #microsoft #spfx-cli