About Express TypeScript API
Express TypeScript API is a starter Express server for developers who need a basic TypeScript API structure. It includes development and production commands plus two sample endpoints.
Key features
- 01Express server with TypeScript
- 02Development server with hot reload
- 03TypeScript build to JavaScript
- 04Welcome and health endpoints
Use cases
- 01Starting an Express API project
- 02Testing a server health endpoint
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEExpress TypeScript API
A blank Express server setup with TypeScript support.
Project Structure
express-typescript-api/
├── src/ # Source files
│ ├── config/ # Configuration files
│ ├── routes/ # API routes
│ └── server.ts # Express application setup
├── dist/ # Compiled JavaScript files
├── .gitignore # Git ignore file
├── package.json # Project metadata and dependencies
├── tsconfig.json # TypeScript configuration
└── README.md # Project documentation
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v14.x or higher recommended)
- npm (v6.x or higher)
Installation
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Clone the repository:
git clone <repository-url> cd express-typescript-api -
Install dependencies:
npm install
Development
To start the development server with hot-reloading:
npm run dev
This will start the server at http://localhost:3000
Building for Production
To compile the TypeScript code to JavaScript:
npm run build
This will create the compiled JavaScript files in the dist directory.
Running in Production
To run the compiled JavaScript in production:
npm start
Available API Endpoints
GET /: Returns a welcome messageGET /health: Health check endpoint
Environment Variables
Create a .env file in the root directory with the following variables:
NODE_ENV=development
PORT=3000
Adding New Routes
- Create a new route file in the
src/routesdirectory - Import and use the route in
src/server.ts
License
ISC
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