Backend Template CLI: NestJS Starter

The Problem

Every time I started a new NestJS project, I spent the first 30 minutes doing the same thing: setting up MongoDB connections, configuring JWT authentication, adding Swagger for API docs, and organizing the folder structure. It was boring, repetitive, and error-prone.

The Solution

I built a CLI tool that does it all in one command. Instead of starting from scratch, I run the CLI, and I have a production-ready architectural foundation in seconds.

Built-in Modules

• Auth Module: Full JWT implementation with login, register, and protected route decorators.
• Global Config: Centralized environment variable management.
• Swagger UI: Automatically available at /api/docs with typed request/response examples.
• Database Service: Pre-configured Mongoose connection with health checks.
• Docker Support: Comes with a docker-compose.yml for local MongoDB and Redis setup.

Usage

npx create-nest-template-malahimdev my-awesome-backend

Impact

This tool has cut my "time-to-first-API" from 30 minutes to about 30 seconds. It ensures that every project I build follows the same high-standard architecture, making maintenance much easier.