---
title: blossom environment:init
url: "/docs/reference/cli/environment/init/"
canonical_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/environment/init/
markdown_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/environment/init.md
summary: Create a starter environment.yml
categories:
- cli
- reference
---

# blossom environment:init

Create a starter environment.yml

## Usage

    blossom environment:init [--force]

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `--force, -f` | Overwrite an existing starter file |

Examples:

    blossom environment:init

Creates a starter environment.yml file by default.

The starter includes `image_repo`, which is where Blossom pushes built
container images for the environment.

Edit the file, then create the environment:

    blossom environment:create --data environment.yml