Setting up a new Express project often means dealing with repetitive decisions: which middleware to use, how to structure folders, and how to configure dependencies that all solve similar problems in slightly different ways.
create-exstart is a CLI tool designed to remove that friction by letting you scaffold a new Express.js project through an interactive setup process.
Instead of cloning a fixed template, you generate a project based on your actual choices.
Demo
Features
- Interactive CLI wizard for project setup
- Dependency selection during scaffolding
- Generates a clean and consistent Express project structure
- Reduces boilerplate and setup time for new APIs
The goal is to make starting an Express project as quick and painless as creating a new Next.js app.
Installation
npm install -g create-exstart
Verify installation:
create-exstart --version
Usage
Create a new Express project by running:
npx create-exstart <project-name>
Follow the prompts to select dependencies and configure your project. Once completed, you’re ready to start building immediately.
Contribution
The project is open to contributions. Improvements, bug fixes, and feature ideas are welcome via issues and merge requests.