LazyMagic is a code generation tool that creates complete AWS serverless applications from OpenAPI specifications. It generates C# Lambda functions, DynamoDB repositories, client SDKs, and infrastructure templates automatically.

How does LazyMagic work?

LazyMagic follows an OpenAPI-first approach: 1) Define APIs in OpenAPI YAML, 2) Generate DTOs, controllers, and repositories, 3) Create Lambda containers and client SDKs, 4) Deploy with AWS SAM templates.

What AWS services does LazyMagic support?

LazyMagic supports AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Cognito, CloudFront, S3, and IAM. It generates complete serverless architectures with these services.

Is LazyMagic free to use?

Yes, LazyMagic is free to use. It's an open-source tool for generating AWS serverless applications from OpenAPI specifications.

How to Install LazyMagic CLI Tool

⚡ Quick Answer

To install LazyMagic CLI Tool: Navigate to your User folder in a console, then run dotnet tool install --global LazyMagicCLI --version 3.1.0 --add-source LazyMagicOrg from the directory containing your NuGet.Config file.

Prerequisites

✅ GitHub account access (configured in previous step)
✅ NuGet.Config file in User folder
✅ .NET SDK installed
⏱️ Estimated time: 2 minutes
💰 Cost: Free

What is LazyMagic CLI Tool?

The LazyMagic CLI Tool is a .NET global tool that provides command-line access to LazyMagic's code generation capabilities. Install this tool even if you're using the Visual Studio IDE extension, as it provides additional functionality for project management and automation.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Step 1: Navigate to User Folder

Open a console (Command Prompt or PowerShell) and navigate to your User folder:

cd C:\Users\yourusername

Important: You must be in the User folder where your NuGet.Config file is located for the installation to access the LazyMagicOrg package source.

Step 2: Install LazyMagic CLI Tool

Run the following command to install the LazyMagic CLI Tool globally:

dotnet tool install --global LazyMagicCLI --version 3.1.0 --add-source LazyMagicOrg

Step 3: Verify Installation

Verify the tool was installed successfully:

LazyMagicCLI --version

You should see version information displayed.

Updating LazyMagic CLI Tool

To update the LazyMagic CLI Tool to a newer version:

Navigate to your User folder: cd C:\Users\yourusername
Run the update command:

dotnet tool update --global LazyMagicCLI --version 3.1.0 --add-source LazyMagicOrg

Verification

To verify the LazyMagic CLI Tool is working correctly:

Open a new console window
Run: LazyMagicCLI --help
Confirm you see the command help information
Run: dotnet tool list --global
Verify LazyMagicCLI is listed in the global tools

Important Notes

Location Requirement: You must run the install command from your User folder where NuGet.Config is located
Global Installation: The tool is installed globally and available from any directory after installation
Version Management: Use the update command to get newer versions of the tool

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Package not found: Ensure you're running from the User folder with NuGet.Config
Authentication failed: Verify your GitHub Personal Access Token is still valid
Tool not found after install: Restart your console or add dotnet tools to your PATH
Version conflicts: Use the update command instead of install if already installed

Next Steps

After successfully installing the LazyMagic CLI Tool, proceed to install the LzAws PowerShell Module in the next step of the LazyMagic setup process.