Built-In Templates
NeatNode includes several prebuilt project templates to help you kickstart development fast - whether you’re building a simple microservice, a full REST API, or a real-time server.
Available Templates
| Template | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Template | Minimal Express setup with optional CRUD routes. | For small services or quick prototypes. |
| REST API Template | Feature-rich Express API with structured layers, resource generation, validation, and error handling. | For scalable backends and APIs. |
| Socket.IO Template | Real-time Express + Socket.IO setup with modular event handling. | For live chat, dashboards, or multiplayer apps. |
[!TIP] All templates share the same project structure - once you learn one, you’ll understand them all.
[!NOTE] Resource generation is supported in the REST API templates. Basic and Socket.IO templates do not support it.
[!NOTE] You can choose a template directly in the CLI prompt:
npx neatnodeand switch later by copying or merging configurations.