updating READMEs for circuit breaker

.github/scripts/latest.js

@@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
-const { writeFileSync } = require('fs');
-
 const GITHUB_PAGES = 3;
 
 async function main() {

README.md

@@ -4,9 +4,15 @@ This is a reference repo to help you get started with writing zero-knowledge cir
 
 Each project is an example you can use as template. Feel free to mix them in order to find the best combination of technology that suits your needs.
 
-## Templates
+## Getting started
 
-Use templates as a starting point for your project.
+If you have [node](https://nodejs.org/en/download) installed, just open a terminal and run:
+
+```bash
+npx create-noir
+```
+
+### Templates
 
 - Foundry: [`./with-foundry`](./with-foundry)
 - Vite + Hardhat: [`./vite-hardhat`](./vite-hardhat)

npx.js

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env node
+import { Command } from 'commander';
+import select from '@inquirer/select';
+import input from '@inquirer/input';
+const program = new Command();
+import tiged from 'tiged';
+
+program.action(async () => {
+  const appType = await select({
+    message: 'Please choose an option:',
+    choices: [
+      { value: 'vite-hardhat', name: 'Browser App using Vite' },
+      { value: 'with-foundry', name: 'Solidity App using Foundry' },
+    ],
+  });
+
+  console.log(`You chose: ${appType}`);
+
+  const appName = await input({
+    message: 'Your app name:',
+    default: 'my-noir-app',
+  });
+
+  const emitter = tiged(`noir-lang/noir-starter/${appType}`, {
+    disableCache: true,
+    force: true,
+    verbose: true,
+  });
+
+  emitter.on('info', info => {
+    console.log(info.message);
+  });
+
+  emitter.clone(`./${appName}`).then(() => {
+    console.log('done');
+  });
+});
+
+program.parse();

package.json

@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+{
+  "name": "create-noir",
+  "version": "0.1.1",
+  "type": "module",
+  "description": "This is a reference repo to help you get started with writing zero-knowledge circuits with [Noir](https://noir-lang.org/).",
+  "bin": "npx.js",
+  "author": "",
+  "license": "ISC",
+  "dependencies": {
+    "@inquirer/input": "^1.2.16",
+    "@inquirer/select": "^1.3.3",
+    "commander": "^11.1.0",
+    "tiged": "^2.12.6"
+  }
+}

vite-hardhat/README.md

@@ -7,6 +7,12 @@ This example uses [Vite](https://vite.dev/) as the frontend framework, and
 
 ## Getting Started
 
+Want to get started in a pinch? Start your project in a free Github Codespace!
+
+[![Start your project in a free Github Codespace!](https://github.com/codespaces/badge.svg)](https://codespaces.new/noir-lang/noir-starter/tree/main)
+
+In the meantime, follow these simple steps to work on your own machine:
+
 1. Install [yarn](https://yarnpkg.com/) (tested on yarn v1.22.19)
 
 2. Install [Node.js >20.10 (latest LTS)](https://nodejs.org/en) (tested on v18.17.0)
@@ -17,10 +23,10 @@ This example uses [Vite](https://vite.dev/) as the frontend framework, and
    curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/noir-lang/noirup/main/install | bash
    ```
 
-4. Install Nargo v0.19.4 with
+4. Install Nargo with
 
    ```bash
-   noirup -v 0.19.4
+   noirup
    ```
 
 5. Install dependencies with
@@ -29,30 +35,20 @@ This example uses [Vite](https://vite.dev/) as the frontend framework, and
    yarn
    ```
 
-6. Navigate to the circuits directory with
-
-   ```bash
-   cd circuits
-   ```
-
-7. Write your Noir program in `./circuits/src`.
-
-   > **Note:** You can read more about writing Noir programs in the
-   > [Noir docs](https://noir-lang.org/).
+## Generate verifier contract
 
-8. Generate the verifier contract with
+### Contract
 
-   ```bash
-   nargo codegen-verifier
-   ```
+The deployment assumes a verifier contract has been generated by nargo. In order to do this, run:
 
-9. Navigate back into the vite-hardhat_ directory with
+```bash
+cd circuits
+nargo codegen-verifier
+```
 
-    ```bash
-    cd ..
-    ```
+A file named `plonk_vk.sol` should appear in the `circuits/contracts/with_foundry` folder.
 
-## Test locally
+### Test locally
 
 1. Copy `vite-hardhat/.env.example` to a new file `vite-hardhat/.env`.
 
@@ -76,7 +72,7 @@ This example uses [Vite](https://vite.dev/) as the frontend framework, and
 
 The test demonstrates basic usage of Noir in a TypeScript Node.js environment.
 
-## Deploy locally
+### Deploy locally
 
 1. Copy `vite-hardhat/.env.example` to a new file `vite-hardhat/.env`.
 
@@ -107,7 +103,7 @@ The test demonstrates basic usage of Noir in a TypeScript Node.js environment.
    yarn preview
    ```
 
-## Deploy on networks
+### Deploy on networks
 
 You can choose any other network in `hardhat.config.ts` and deploy there using this `NETWORK`
 environment variable.

with-foundry/README.md

@@ -4,25 +4,35 @@ This example uses Foundry to deploy and test a verifier.
 
 ## Getting Started
 
-### Install nargo
+Want to get started in a pinch? Start your project in a free Github Codespace!
 
-Follow the [Noir Docs](https://noir-lang.org/getting_started/nargo_installation) to install nargo.
-For this template, ensure you're using Noir version 0.11.0 You can install with `noirup -v 0.11.0`.
+[![Start your project in a free Github Codespace!](https://github.com/codespaces/badge.svg)](https://codespaces.new/noir-lang/noir-starter)
 
-### Install foundryup
+In the meantime, follow these simple steps to work on your own machine:
 
-run
+Install [noirup](https://noir-lang.org/getting_started/nargo_installation/#option-1-noirup) with
+
+1. Install [noirup](https://noir-lang.org/getting_started/nargo_installation/#option-1-noirup):
+
+   ```bash
+   curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/noir-lang/noirup/main/install | bash
+   ```
+
+2. Install Nargo:
+
+   ```bash
+   noirup
+   ```
+
+3. Install foundryup and follow the instructions on screen. You should then have all the foundry tools like `forge`, `cast`, `anvil` and `chisel`.
 
 ```bash
 curl -L https://foundry.paradigm.xyz | bash
 ```
 
-and follow the instructions on screen. You should then have all the foundry tools like `forge`,
-`cast`, `anvil` and `chisel`.
-
-### Generate verifier contract and proof
+## Generate verifier contract and proof
 
-#### Contract
+### Contract
 
 The deployment assumes a verifier contract has been generated by nargo. In order to do this, run: