A framework for rapid development of APIs and backends
Out of the box TypeScript support
Read that again. No config required, no extra packages to install. Just get up and running writing TypeScript.
File system based routing
Create a file, and it becomes a route. Want to nest routes? Just create a folder. Methods are exported constants. It's that simple.
Extensible plugin system
Plugins extend the base functionality of the framework. Need to add a new feature? Just install a plugin. Want to create your own plugin? It's easy.
Batteries included, but removable
Backframe.js is designed to work out of the box, but it's also designed to be easily customizable. Write as much or as little code as you want.
No boilerplate
We go out of our way to get out of your way. No boilerplate, no config, no fuss. It's designed to be stupid simple to get started.
Admin dashboard
Backframe.js comes with a fully functional admin dashboard that allows you to make changes to your backend without writing any code.
Powerful CLI
Use the CLI to bootstrap new projects, run your server, manage your routes, add plugins, and much much more.
Built on Express
Under the hood, it's just Express. Just add TS support, intuitive routing, a powerful CLI, and a plugin system, and you have backframe.js.
Type-safe validation
Intuitive and easy-to-use type-safe input and output validation for all your methods using zod
Separation of concerns is overrated!
We have a thing against boilerplate, so we got rid of it
Simplify your codebase by keeping everything in one place
No controllers, no services, no routers. Just exported methods in files
No more jumping between files to find the code you're looking for
It's really simple, innit ? :)
Type safety that you'll just love
Typesafe input and output validation
Out of the box type safety. No config required
We re-export zod, so you can use it anywhere in your code
Input and output sanitization also included so you don't have to worry about injected or leaked fields
Intuitive plugin system
We 'borrowed' vite's intuitive plugin system API
Plugins can extend the CLI, the server, or both
Install from npm or from a local path
Add plugins to your project with a single command
Create your own plugins in minutes
Backframe.js has a cheatsheet - plugins!
Plugins are a way to extend the functionality of backframe.js. They are at the heart of the framework and the foundation on which it is built. Whilst most official plugins are still in development, once familiar, you can already see their appeal. The "plugable" nature is what allows us to maintain simplicity and ease of use, whilst also allowing for a huge amount of flexibility and customizability. We are currently working on the following plugins:
@backframe/auth
Authentication plugin for backframe.js. Enable social authentication, email/password authentication, and more on your server.
@backframe/admin
Admin dashboard plugin for backframe.js. Manage your backend without writing any code.
@backframe/storage
Storage plugin for backframe.js. Manage file uploads and storage.
@backframe/graphql
GraphQL plugin for backframe.js. Enable GraphQL on your server.
@backframe/sockets
Sockets plugin for backframe.js. Enable realtime websocket connections for your server.
@backframe/client-*
Client libraries for backframe.js to connect to your backend from mobile and web apps in your preferred language.
It's super easy, barely an inconvenience :)
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