setup-node-api

A minimal CLI for scaffolding Node.js + Express APIs.

Opinionated, simple, and focused on developer experience.

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Quick Start

npx setup-node-api my-api

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Features

• Fast API scaffolding
• JavaScript and TypeScript support
• Interactive prompts + CLI flags
• Safe project creation
• Clean project structure

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Usage

setup-node-api <project-name>

Options

--typescript
--no-install
--port <number>

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Example

npx setup-node-api my-api --typescript

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Generated Project

my-api/
  ├── src/
  │   └── app.js / app.ts
  ├── package.json
  ├── .env

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Architecture

• CLI layer (Commander)
• Core orchestration layer
• Services (template, install, filesystem)
• Prompt system + validation

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Roadmap

• Command-based CLI (create, add, generate)
• Config file support
• Plugin system
• AI-assisted scaffolding

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License

MIT