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Dev tools · May 8, 2025

create-node-spark

Scaffold Node.js apps in seconds — TypeScript or JavaScript

What it does

create-node-spark is a CLI tool to instantly scaffold clean, ready-to-go Node.js REST APIs. Choose JS or TS, Express or plain HTTP. Zero bloat, only what you need. Boost your backend dev flow and skip the repetitive setup!

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