create-hext
v1.0.3
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A CLI tool to generate TypeScript or JavaScript backend boilerplate
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u don’t need to install globally. Use npm create:
npm create hext@latest
hext is a Node.js CLI tool to quickly scaffold Express backend projects in JavaScript or TypeScript.
It simplifies project setup so you can start coding immediately.
Features
- Generate a ready-to-use Express backend in JS or TS
- Pre-configured folder structure with templates
- Works with
npm createfor fast project initialization
Installation
You don’t need to install globally. Use npm create:
npm create hext@latest
Follow the prompts to select JavaScript or TypeScript and enter your project name.
Usage
After creating your project, navigate to it:
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cd <project-name>
Run development server:
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# For JS projects
npm run dev
# For TS projects
npm run dev
Build and start (for TS projects):
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npm run build
npm start
Project Structure
A typical generated project looks like:
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project-name/
├─ src/ # Source files (TS or JS)
├─ dist/ # Compiled files (TS only)
├─ templates/ # Predefined templates
├─ .gitignore
├─ node_modules/
├─ package.json
└─ tsconfig.json # Only for TS projects
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Open an issue or pull request for improvements or fixes.
License
MIT License