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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.

neatnode — javascript shell
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Blueprint:ModularMongoDB (Mongoose)
⚡ Scaffolding

From Setup to Shipping

Spend less time configuring your backend and more time building your application.

Lifecycle

Manual Workflow

NeatNode Workflow

Project Setup

Initialize project & install packages

npx neatnode my-app

Architecture

Create folders & project structure

MVC / Modular structure ready

Configuration

Setup env, logger & middleware

Production-ready configuration

Security

Configure Helmet, CORS & validation

Security & validation included

New Resource

Write controller, service, model & route

neatnode g resource user

Routing

Register routes manually

Automatic route registration

From zero to a production-ready Express backend in under a minute.

JavaScriptTypeScriptMVCModularMongoose

Everything You Need to Build Faster

Scaffold projects, generate resources, and stay productive with production-ready defaults.

Instant Project Setup

Bootstrap production-ready Express projects with batteries included, using a single command.

Resource Generation

Generate controllers, services, routes, validation, models, and automatic route registration with one command.

JavaScript & TypeScript

First-class support for both JavaScript and TypeScript, with language-specific templates and configuration.

MVC & Modular Architecture

Choose between MVC or modular project structures without changing your development workflow.

Config-Driven Development

NeatNode understands your project through configuration, enabling smart code generation and future extensibility.

Production Ready

Built-in validation, security middleware, centralized error handling, logging, and scalable project structure from day one.

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-ready Express REST API starter with MVC and Modular architecture support.

  • MVC or Modular architecture options
  • Centralized response & error handling
  • MongoDB connection with config setup
  • Request validation support
  • Scalable production-ready 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

Get Started in Minutes

Four simple steps from an empty folder to a production-ready backend.

01

Install

npm install -g neatnode
02

Launch CLI

npx neatnode
03

Choose a Template

Basic, REST API or Socket.IO

04

Start Building

Your backend is ready to go.

That's it.

NeatNode handles the setup so you can focus on writing business logic.

npx neatnode my-app

Start Building Faster

Join developers worldwide who are saving hours on project setup.

Quick install
npm install -g neatnode