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turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
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turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
jazzy

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
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turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
kilted

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
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turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
rolling

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro ardent showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro bouncy showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro crystal showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro eloquent showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro dashing showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
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Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
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Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
iron

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro lunar showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro jade showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro indigo showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro hydro showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro kinetic showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
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turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)
No version for distro noetic showing humble. Known supported distros are highlighted in the buttons above.
Repo symbol

turtle_nest repository

turtle_nest

ROS Distro
humble

Repository Summary

Checkout URI https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git
VCS Type git
VCS Version main
Last Updated 2025-08-31
Dev Status DEVELOPED
Released RELEASED
Tags No category tags.
Contributing Help Wanted (-)
Good First Issues (-)
Pull Requests to Review (-)

Packages

Name Version
turtle_nest 1.2.0

README

Turtle Nest

Turtle Nest CI Pipeline

Turtle Nest

Just as the natural turtle nests are the birthplace for young turtles, ROS 2 Turtle Nest is where new ROS packages are born and brought to life.

Turtle Nest offers a user-friendly graphical interface for creating new ROS 2 packages and adding nodes to existing ones. Forget digging through the documentation and the countless build errors, and create your packages and nodes easily with Turtle Nest!

Turtle Nest Main Screenshot

Features

  • 📦 Create new ROS 2 packages - with nodes, launch files and parameter files. Supported package types:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Mixed (C++ & Python)
    • Custom Message Interfaces
  • ✨ Create ROS 2 Nodes - add nodes to new and even existing packages - with a single click! Supported node types:
    • Regular Nodes
    • Lifecycle Nodes
    • Composable Nodes
  • 🔍 List the existing packages in the workspace - See the package information such as package type, executables, launch & parameter files, package description, and so on.

The created packages and nodes are ready to build and run right away, so you can jump straight into development. Turtle Nest takes care of updating the CMakeLists.txt, setup.py and package.xml files with all the needed configuration and dependencies.

Turtle Nest enforces the naming conventions and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22 or 24
  • Python 3.9+
  • ROS 2 (any one of the following versions)
    • Humble
    • Jazzy
    • Kilted
    • Rolling

Installation

Install the package by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ros-${ROS_DISTRO}-turtle-nest

  • If your ${ROS_DISTRO} env variable is not set, replace it with your ROS 2 distribution, such as humble or jazzy.

Alternative Installation - Build from Source

The previous installation method is usually sufficient for most users. However, if you want the latest features or want to customize the Turtle Nest, you can build it from source:

Click to open instructions for building from source ``` mkdir -p $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ cd $HOME/ros2_ws/src/ git clone https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest.git cd .. sudo apt-get update rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -y --rosdistro ${ROS_DISTRO} colcon build source install/setup.bash ```

Usage

To run the application, simply execute:

turtle-nest

New package creation

Set a new or existing workspace for your ROS 2 packages in the UI. Select “Create New Package” and fill in the necessary information to create a new ROS 2 package.

After the package has been created, build and source the new package as normal:

cd <ros2_ws_location>
colcon build --symlink-install
source install/setup.bash


Optional step: Add your workspace to bashrc for automatic sourcing in new terminals (only once per workspace) echo "source /install/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc </details>
If you created a Node or a launch file, you can run them with one the following commands: File truncated at 100 lines [see the full file](https://github.com/Jannkar/turtle_nest/tree/main/README.md)