Backend Boilerplate Generator

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Instantly generate clean, scalable Node.js backend CRUD boilerplates.

📖 Overview

Backend Boilerplate Generator is a professional VS Code extension designed to streamline backend development. It allows developers to generate a production-ready Node.js, Express, and MongoDB (Mongoose) CRUD structure in a single command.

This tool enforces a strict, clean architecture, eliminating repetitive setup tasks and ensuring consistency across projects.

📺 Demo

Tip: Watch the extension in action above!

✨ Core Features

• One-Command Generation: Create a full backend structure (Model, Controller, Route) instantly.
• Multi-Entity Support: Seamlessly add multiple entities (e.g., User, Product, Order) to the same project.
• Clean Architecture: Follows industry-standard separation of concerns.
• Safe Execution: Logic appends to existing files (like server.js) without overwriting custom code.
• Strict Structure: Generates only essential files, keeping the codebase minimal and predictable.
• Developer Friendly: Ideal for rapid prototyping, learning, and enterprise-grade applications.

📥 Installation

1. Open VS Code.
2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X).
3. Search for Backend Boilerplate Generator.
4. Click Install.

🚀 How It Works

1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P).
2. Run the command Backend Boilerplate Generator: Generate CRUD.
3. Enter the Entity Name (e.g., Product, User).
4. Enter the Fields for the entity.

The extension programmatically creates the files and opens the controller for immediate editing.

📝 Usage Instructions

Command

Backend Boilerplate Generator: Generate CRUD

Inputs

1. Entity Name:

   • Input: product
   • Result: Autocorrects to Product (PascalCase).

2. Fields Definition:

   • Format: key:type key:type
   • Supported Types: string, number, boolean, date, string[] (arrays).

Example Workflow (Multi-Entity)

1. Create Product Entity Input: name:string price:number isStock:boolean Result: Generates Product files and creates server.js

2. Create User Entity Input: username:string email:string roles:string[] Result: Generates User files and updates server.js to include User routes automatically.

🧱 Generated Structure

The extension generates a strict and clean folder structure:

backend/
 ├── config/
 │   └── db.js                 # Database connection logic
 ├── models/
 │   └── <Name>.Models.js      # Mongoose Schema
 ├── controllers/
 │   └── <Name>.Controller.js  # CRUD implementation
 ├── routes/
 │   └── <Name>.Routes.js      # Express Routes
 └── server.js                 # Main entry point

Note: No unnecessary folders, configuration files, or bloat are created.

🛠️ Tech Stack

This extension generates boilerplates built on:

• Runtime: Node.js
• Framework: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (Mongoose ODM)
• Architecture: Modular MVC

🎯 Who Is This For?

• Backend Developers: Save time on repetitive setup and focus on business logic.
• MERN Stack Developers: Standardize the backend structure across different projects.
• Interns & Beginners: Learn best practices implementation of REST APIs.
• Teams: Ensure every team member follows the same clean code structure.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our Developer Guide for details on how to set up the project locally, run tests, and submit pull requests.

👨‍💻 Author

Jaimil Gorajiya

• GitHub: github.com/jaimilgorajiya
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaimilgorajiya

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.