🚀 Create ServerKit

The fastest way to scaffold a robust, production-ready Express API.

Features • Quick Start • Structure • Roadmap

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🧐 Why ServerKit?

Setting up a new Express project usually involves hours of boilerplate: configuring folders, setting up environment variables, connecting databases, adding middleware, and fixing TypeScript errors.

ServerKit does all of this for you in under 10 seconds. It’s not just a folder creator; it’s a pre-configured architecture that follows industry best practices.

✨ Key Features

• ⚡ Blazing Fast: Scaffolds your entire project in seconds.
• �️ Type Safe: Choice of TypeScript or Modern JavaScript (ESM).
• 🗄️ Database Choice: Integrated support for MongoDB (Mongoose) and Postgres (Sequelize).
• 📦 Docker Ready: One-click Dockerization with Dockerfile and docker-compose.
• 🌐 Network Visibility: Automatically displays your Local and Network IP for easy testing on other devices.
• 🔒 Production Ready: Includes security middleware (Helmet, CORS, Rate Limiting) and Graceful Shutdown logic.
• 🏗️ Organized: Clean, modular folder structure (MVC Pattern).

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� Quick Start

You don't even need to install it. Just run:

npx create-serverkit my-awesome-api

Or scaffold in your current folder:

npx create-serverkit .

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🛠️ The Experience

When you start your new server, you'll see a beautiful, informative dashboard:

🚀 Server is ready!
- Local: http://localhost:5000
- Network: http://192.168.1.5:5000
Mode: development

📁 Project Structure

my-api/
├── src/
│ ├── config/ # Database and environment config
│ ├── controllers/ # Route controllers (Business logic)
│ ├── middleware/ # Auth, error handling, and logging
│ ├── models/ # Database schemas/models
│ ├── routes/ # API Route definitions
│ ├── app.js # Express app setup
│ └── server.js # Entry point & listener
├── .env.example # Environment variable template
├── .gitignore # Pre-configured git rules
├── package.json # scripts: dev, start, build
└── README.md # Your project's documentation

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🔧 Requirements

• Node.js: 16.x or higher
• NPM: 7.x or higher

🗺️ Roadmap

• JWT Authentication boilerplate.
• Full PostgreSQL Support.
• Network IP visibility on start.
• Redis caching integration.
• Fastify Framework support.
• Automated Testing (Vitest/Jest).

📄 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

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