Set-Up-Node-MVC

A CLI tool to scaffold a Node.js backend with MVC architecture and built-in authentication

⚠️ Disclaimer

You must run this tool using npx to execute it directly from the npm registry without requiring a global installation.

npx set-up-node-mvc

Overview

Set-Up-Node-MVC is a powerful CLI tool that quickly scaffolds a structured MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture for Node.js applications. It simplifies backend setup by generating a well-organized project with essential configurations, allowing developers to focus on building features instead of setting up the boilerplate.

Key Features

• Interactive Setup – Choose between JavaScript and TypeScript during setup.
• MVC Architecture – Generates a modular structure with controllers, services, repositories, and routes.
• Express.js Integration – Sets up an Express server with basic routing.
• TypeScript Support – Includes TypeScript configuration with ts-node-dev for live reload.
• Database Ready – Provides flexibility to integrate various databases.
• Built-in JWT Authentication – Implements secure user authentication with JSON Web Tokens.

Generated Project Structure

project-root/
      src/
         │── controllers/      # Route handlers  
         │── services/         # Business logic  
         │── repositories/     # Database queries and data access  
         │── routes/           # API route definitions  
         │── middleware/       # Middleware functions (e.g., authentication)  
         │── config/           # Configuration files  
         │── utils/            # Utility functions  
      │── index.js (or index.ts)  # Entry point  
      │── .env              # Environment variables  
      │── .gitignore        # Version control exclusions  

JWT Authentication

The CLI automatically sets up authentication with JWT, including:

• User Registration – Secure signup with password hashing.
• User Login – Issues JWT tokens for authenticated users.
• Protected Routes – Middleware to secure endpoints using JWT.
• Configurable Token Settings – Modify JWT_KEY and expiration in the .env file.

Installation & Usage

Run with npx (Recommended)

To use the CLI without installing globally, simply run:

npx set-up-node-mvc

Follow the interactive prompts to configure your project.

Install Locally (Optional)

You can install the package locally and run it within your project:

npm install --save-dev set-up-node-mvc
npx set-up-node-mvc

Starting the Server

Once the project is set up, navigate to the project directory and start the server:

For JavaScript:

npm run dev

For TypeScript:

npm run dev

(This runs with ts-node-dev for live reloading.)

Conclusion

Set-Up-Node-MVC is designed to save developers time by providing a well-structured backend setup with minimal effort. It’s a great choice for quickly setting up a Node.js application with Express.js, JWT authentication, and MVC architecture.

This version improves clarity, formatting, and professionalism while keeping it beginner-friendly. Let me know if you want any modifications! 🚀

Designed & Developed by

Abhishek Kumar Gupta – Software Developer

📧 Email: [email protected]
🔗 GitHub: github.com/Abhigupta13
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/abhigupta3007
🔗 Portfolio: https://abhishek-gupta-portfolio.vercel.app/