Create Express App
Superfast Express.js scaffolding tool for JavaScript & TypeScript
About the Project
Create Express App is an open-source CLI tool that instantly scaffolds Express.js projects with pre-configured templates for JavaScript and TypeScript. It helps developers set up production-ready Express.js applications in seconds, without dealing with complex boilerplate configurations.
The tool was created to solve the common problem of having to manually configure Express.js projects with all the necessary middleware, security headers, and best practices every time a new project is started.
Core Features
Easy Setup
One command to create a full-featured Express.js project
Customizable Templates
Choose from JavaScript or TypeScript with different database options
Fast Development
Pre-configured development tools and environment
Secure by Default
Built-in security headers and middleware
Why Use Create Express App?
- ✓✔ Instant Setup - Get started in seconds instead of minutes
- ✓✔ Flexible Templates - Multiple options for different project needs
- ✓✔ Best Practices Built-in - Security, performance, and maintainability from day one
- ✓✔ Developer Friendly - Clear documentation and easy customization
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Getting Started
Create Express App is the fastest way to start a new Express.js project. It provides a robust foundation for building production-ready applications.
This will create a new Express.js application in the my-app directory with all necessary configurations pre-set.
Project Architecture
Create Express App follows a modular architecture that separates concerns and makes it easy to understand and maintain.
CLI Engine
The core of the application that handles user input, validates options, and orchestrates the project creation process.
Template Loader
Responsible for loading and processing project templates, applying user selections and configurations.
File Generator
Creates the actual project files and directories based on selected templates and configurations.
Config Builder
Assembles the final package.json, configuration files, and project settings based on user selections.
Available Templates
| Template | Language | Database / ORM |
|---|---|---|
| javascript | JavaScript | None |
| typescript | TypeScript | None |
| typescript-mongoose | TypeScript | Mongoose |
| javascript-sequelize | JavaScript | Sequelize |
| typescript-typeorm | TypeScript | TypeORM |