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express-api-rest-gen

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A minimal CLI tool to scaffold a production-ready Express REST API with support for JavaScript or TypeScript, database choices (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL), optional Jest testing, and an interactive prompt setup. Version 4.6.2 requires Node.js >=22.14.0. It differentiates itself by being zero-configuration, generating a well-structured project with best practices, and offering flexibility in language, database, and testing. The tool is actively maintained and easy to customize post-generation.

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express-api-rest-gen
✓ npm i -g express-api-rest-gen
The package is a CLI tool, not imported programmatically.

Shows how to scaffold a new Express REST API project using the CLI tool via npx.

npx express-api-rest-gen # Follow prompts: project name, language (JS/TS), database, testing (Jest) cd your-project-name npm start
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Known issues
breakingRequires Node.js >=22.14.0 and npm >=10.9.2 - older versions will fail
fix
Update Node.js to 22.14.0+ and npm to 10.9.2+
affects: >=4.6.0
gotchaThe generated project may contain placeholder files that require manual modification for database connection strings
fix
After generation, update .env with correct database credentials.
affects: >=4.0.0
deprecatedIn versions <4.0.0, the CLI used different prompt options (e.g., --yarn instead of --package-manager)
fix
Use the latest version to get the current CLI interface.
affects: <4.0.0
Errors
Common errors & fixes
Error: Cannot find module 'express-api-rest-gen'
Package not installed globally or not found in PATH
fix
Run 'npm i -g express-api-rest-gen' or use 'npx express-api-rest-gen'
Error: Node.js version must be >=22.14.0
Old Node.js version
fix
Update Node.js to 22.14.0 or higher
Express server fails to start: 'Module not found' for database driver
Database driver missing in generated project
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Manually install the required driver (e.g., 'npm install pg' for PostgreSQL) or use the matching dependencies from package.json.
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4.6.2latest on npm
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commanderrequiredCLI argument parsing
inquirerrequiredInteractive CLI prompts
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