> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/botpress/botpress/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# bp generate

> Generate TypeScript typings for intellisense

Generate TypeScript type definitions for your Botpress project to enable autocomplete and type checking.

## Usage

```bash theme={null}
bp generate
```

Alias: `bp gen`

## What it does

The generate command:

1. Analyzes your project definition
2. Reads installed integrations and interfaces
3. Generates TypeScript type definitions
4. Outputs `.d.ts` files for intellisense

## Options

### --workDir

Specify project directory:

```bash theme={null}
bp generate --workDir ./my-project
```

Default: current directory

### Global options

All [global options](/cli/overview#global-options) are available:

```bash theme={null}
bp generate --verbose
bp generate -y
```

## Generated files

Typings are generated in:

```
.botpress/
├── implementation.ts
└── types.d.ts
```

These files provide:

* Type definitions for events
* Type definitions for actions
* Type definitions for states
* Type definitions for configurations
* Autocomplete for installed integrations

## When to generate

Run `bp generate` after:

* Creating a new project
* Installing integrations/interfaces
* Updating project definition
* Changing events, actions, or states

<Info>
  Generate is automatically run during `bp build`
</Info>

## Examples

### Generate for current project

```bash theme={null}
bp generate
```

### Generate for specific project

```bash theme={null}
bp generate --workDir ./my-bot
```

### Generate with verbose output

```bash theme={null}
bp generate --verbose
```

## Integration with IDEs

Generated types enable:

* IntelliSense in VS Code
* Type checking in TypeScript
* Autocomplete for Botpress APIs
* Go-to-definition navigation

## Development workflow

```bash theme={null}
# Install integration
bp add teams

# Generate types
bp generate

# Now enjoy autocomplete!
code .
```

## Troubleshooting

### Types not showing up

Ensure your IDE is using the workspace TypeScript version:

1. Open command palette
2. Select "TypeScript: Select TypeScript Version"
3. Choose "Use Workspace Version"

### Outdated types

Regenerate after any project changes:

```bash theme={null}
bp generate
```

### Build vs Generate

* `bp generate`: Only generates types
* `bp build`: Generates types AND bundles code

Use `generate` for faster iteration during development.