create-node-kickstart

Scaffold a Node.js starter project in seconds using an interactive CLI.

create-node-kickstart helps you bootstrap a project by choosing:

• Language: JavaScript or TypeScript
• Code style: Class-based or Function-based structure
• Database setup: No DB, MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL

Why this package?

Setting up a new backend project often starts with repetitive folder and file creation. This CLI gives you a fast starting point so you can focus on building features.

Installation

Use npx (recommended):

npx create-node-kickstart

Or install globally:

npm install -g create-node-kickstart
create-node-kickstart

How it works

When you run the command, the CLI asks:

1. Project name
2. Project type (javascript or typescript)
3. Project structure (class or function)
4. Whether database integration is needed
5. Database type (mysql, mongodb, postgres) if DB is enabled

Based on your answers, it copies the matching template into a new folder.

Example flow

npx create-node-kickstart
# Enter project name: my-api
# Select project type: typescript
# Select project structure: class
# Do you want to integrate a database? Yes
# Select database: postgres

cd my-api
npm install
npm start

Generated template matrix

The package currently supports all combinations of:

• javascript + class + (base / mysql / mongodb / postgres)
• javascript + function + (base / mysql / mongodb / postgres)
• typescript + class + (base / mysql / mongodb / postgres)
• typescript + function + (base / mysql / mongodb / postgres)

Notes

• The generator will stop if the target folder already exists.
• Templates are intentionally lightweight starter files, designed to be extended for real projects.

Development

Clone the repository and run locally:

npm install
node index.js

Contributing

Contributions are welcome. Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests for:

• richer starter templates
• additional database/ORM options
• framework-specific presets
• better developer experience in prompts/output

License

ISC