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better-ts-stack

v0.1.1

Published

A powerful CLI tool that generates fully configured TypeScript projects with backend, frontend, database integration, Docker support, and more--all through an interactive setup.

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Keywords

clibuilderbackendtypescriptexpressprismatemplate

Readme

better-ts-stack

Generate production-ready TypeScript apps from an interactive CLI

better-ts-stack scaffolds backend and full-stack TypeScript projects with sensible defaults, batteries-included tooling, and optional database, auth, Docker, and git setup.

Quick Start

# Run instantly with npx
npx better-ts-stack

# Or install globally
npm install -g better-ts-stack
better-ts-stack

Run the command, answer the prompts, and the CLI generates a ready-to-work project for you.

What It Can Scaffold

| Project type | Stack | Optional setup | | --- | --- | --- | | Backend API | Express + TypeScript | PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Prisma, Drizzle, Mongoose, JWT auth, Docker, git | | Full-stack app | Next.js 16 + React 19 + TypeScript | PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Prisma, Better Auth, Docker, git |

Notes:

  • Express is the current backend implementation.
  • NestJS appears in the prompt flow as "Coming Soon".
  • Better Auth is only available for full-stack projects when a database is selected.

Interactive Prompt Flow

The CLI is fully interactive. There are no subcommands or flags.

You will be guided through:

  1. Project name
  2. Application type: Backend API or Full-stack App
  3. Backend framework for backend apps: Express (NestJS is coming soon)
  4. Database: none, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
  5. ORM/ODM when a database is selected
    • PostgreSQL: Prisma or Drizzle
    • MongoDB: Prisma or Mongoose
  6. Package manager: npm, pnpm, or bun
  7. Docker setup
  8. Authentication
    • Express apps: JWT-based auth
    • Next.js apps: Better Auth when a database is enabled
  9. Git initialization
  10. Dependency installation

The CLI does not ask for a port. Backend projects default to PORT=3000.

What You Get

Every generated project includes the essentials:

  • TypeScript with strict mode enabled
  • ESLint and Prettier pre-configured
  • .env.example and .env setup
  • Ready-to-run project scripts
  • Health check endpoint at /health for backend projects
  • shadcn-compatible UI foundation for Next.js projects
  • Database wiring and schema setup when selected
  • Authentication scaffolding when selected
  • Docker files when selected
  • Optional git repository initialization

Requirements

  • Node.js 18 or later

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License

MIT