Welcome to NeatNode
NeatNode is a CLI that helps you build production-ready Node.js backends without spending hours setting up boilerplate.
Whether you’re starting a new project or adding new modules to an existing one, NeatNode generates clean, opinionated code so you can focus on building features instead of writing repetitive scaffolding.
What NeatNode Can Do
- Scaffold complete Express.js backend projects
- Support both JavaScript and TypeScript
- Generate projects using clean, production-oriented architectures
- Generate complete resources (controller, service, routes, validation, schema, and more) with a single command
- Keep your codebase consistent as your project grows
Quick Start
Run NeatNode directly with npx-no installation required.
npx neatnodeFollow the interactive prompts to:
- Enter your project name
- Choose JavaScript or TypeScript
- Select an architecture/template
- Configure your project
- Generate your backend
Once complete, you’ll have a ready-to-run Express application with a clean project structure.
Generate Resources
After creating your project, you can scaffold new modules in seconds.
npx neatnode g resource userThis generates all the boilerplate required for a new resource, including the files needed for your selected template and architecture.
Available Templates
JavaScript
| Template | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic Express (JS) | Minimal Express starter for learning, prototypes, and small services. |
| REST API (JS) | Production-ready REST API with authentication, validation, middleware, and MongoDB support. |
| Socket.IO (JS) | Express server configured for real-time applications using Socket.IO. |
TypeScript
| Template | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic Express (TS) | Minimal Express starter with TypeScript and strict type safety. |
| REST API (TS) | Production-ready REST API with Zod validation, JWT authentication, typed middleware, and MongoDB support. |
| Socket.IO (TS) | Planned template for real-time TypeScript applications. |
Why NeatNode?
- Start projects in seconds
- Opinionated, scalable project structures
- Consistent folder organization
- Generate resources instead of writing boilerplate
- JavaScript and TypeScript support
- Easy to learn and easy to extend
Next Steps
- Read Getting Started to create your first project.
- Explore Templates to understand the available project types.
- Learn about Resource Generation to scaffold new modules.
- Review the Folder Structure to understand the generated architecture.
- Check the Changelog to see what’s new in each release.
NeatNode handles the repetitive parts of backend development so you can spend your time building features-not boilerplate.