
I Built a CLI to Automate Express Backend Setup (1900+ Downloads)
Starting a new backend project often means repeating the same setup again and again. Setting up folder structure, adding middleware, configuring environment variables — it takes time and breaks momentum. To solve this, I built a CLI tool called exon-cli. It helps scaffold a production-ready Express backend in seconds. Features: Predefined project structure Environment configuration Logging and middleware setup Clean and scalable architecture The goal is simple: save time and follow best practices from the start. So far, it has reached 1900+ downloads on npm. I’m continuously improving it and would love feedback from the community. Check it out here: https://github.com/arpitbhatia23/exon
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