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Spin up Node.js
Backends instantly.

A CLI tool that generates production-ready Node.js backends — so you can start coding instead of configuring.

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terminal
$npx neatnode my-app--js
✔Select a template: REST API
✔Enter project name: my-app
✔Location to save: ./projects
✅Template generated successfully!
cd my-app && npm install && npm run dev

Choose your Structure.

Pre-configured templates for every project type. — plug, code, and go.

Basic Template

JavaScript

A clean foundation to kickstart any Node.js project.

  • Predefined folder structure
  • Built-in environment setup (.env)
  • Integrated nodemon + script setup
  • Centralized error handling
  • Ready for any framework or service

REST API Template

JavaScript

Production-grade REST API boilerplate built on Express.

  • Controllers, routes & middleware pre-wired
  • Centralized response & error handlers
  • MongoDB connection with config setup
  • Request validation support
  • Ready-to-extend scalable structure

Socket Template

JavaScript

Real-time socket server with JavaScript support.

  • Pre-configured Socket.io server
  • Room & event architecture setup
  • Integrated error & disconnect handlers
  • REST + Socket hybrid structure supported
  • Example chat event included

How It Works

Get started with NeatNode in four simple steps

1

Install globally

npm i -g neatnode
2

Run the CLI

npx neatnode
3

Choose template

Select from Basic, REST API, or Socket template options.

4

Start building

Your backend structure is generated and ready to run.

Why NeatNode?

A practical CLI tool built for developers who value time, structure, and scalability

Instant Project Setup

Spin up a full Node.js project with one command — folder structure, routes, configs, and utils ready.

Full TypeScript Support

Complete TypeScript configuration with type definitions, tsconfig, and type-safe modules out of the box.

Dynamic Template Logic

Choose to include or remove CRUD setups dynamically, no manual file editing needed.

Ready-to-Code MVC

Prebuilt MVC architecture for maintainable and scalable codebases.

Security First

Includes Helmet, Rate Limiter, and CORS — secure defaults baked in.

Production Error & Logging

Centralized error handlers, Winston logger, Morgan setup, and validation — production-ready from day one.

Documentation & Setup

Comprehensive guides and references for NeatNode

Documentation

Get up and running in under 2 minutes with our step-by-step guide

Template Structure

Deep dive into the generated project architecture

Contribution Guide

How to contribute templates and improve the tool

API Reference

Programmatic API for advanced integrations

Start Building Faster

Join developers worldwide who are saving hours on project setup.

InstallationContribute
Quick install
npm install -g neatnode