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express
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Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for node.
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expressjs/express is an open-source project by expressjs: Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for node.. Indexed here so it can be found — not resold.
It is free. Get it from the upstream repository: https://github.com/expressjs/express
From the project's own README (excerpt, reproduced for discovery under its MIT license):
Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js.
Table of contents • Installation • Features • Docs \& Community • Quick Start • Philosophy • Examples • Contributing • Security Issues • Running Tests • Current project team members • TC (Technical Committee) • TC emeriti members • Triagers • Emeritus Triagers • License
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Installation
This is a Node.js module available through the npm registry.
Before installing, download and install Node.js. Node.js 18 or higher is required.
If this is a brand new project, make sure to create a package.json first with the npm init command.
Installation is done using the npm install command:
Follow our installing guide for more information.
Features
Robust routing Focus on high performance Super-high test coverage HTTP helpers (redirection, caching, etc) View system supporting 14+ template engines Content negotiation Executable for generating applications quickly
Docs & Community
Website and Documentation - [website repo] GitHub Organization for Official Middleware & Modules GitHub Discussions for discussion on the development and usage of Express
PROTIP Be sure to read the migration guide to v5
Quick Start
The quickest way to get started with express is to utilize the executable express(1) to generate an application as shown below:
Install the executable. The executable's major version will match Express's:
Create the app:
Install dependencies:
Start the server:
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01Capabilities
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02Requirements & stack
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03Community
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05Versions
Full history →| Version | Channel | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0.0 | stable | Oct 18, 2026 | Indexed listing — see the upstream repository for real release history. |