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expressjs/express

★ 69,628JavaScriptMIT90

Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for node.

What it is

![NPM Version][npm-url] ![NPM Downloads][npm-downloads-url] ![Linux Build][github-actions-ci-url] ![Test Coverage][coveralls-url] ![OpenSSF Scorecard Badge][ossf-scorecard-visualizer] Before installing, download and install Node.js. Node.js 18 or higher is required.

When to use it

Reach for express when you need a server, API layer, runtime, job queue or realtime channel — it's written in JavaScript and fits stacks tagged express, node, server.

Category
Backend & APIs
Also in
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Stars
69,628
Forks
25,418
Last push
8 days ago
Created
2009-06-26
Open issues
262
Website
expressjs.com
#express#javascript#node#server

Quick start

$ git clone https://github.com/expressjs/express.git

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FAQ

What is express?

expressjs/express is a backend tool on GitHub: Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for node. ![NPM Version][npm-url] ![NPM Downloads][npm-downloads-url] ![Linux Build][github-actions-ci-url] ![Test Coverage][coveralls-url] ![OpenSSF Scorecard Badge][ossf-scorecard-visualizer] Before installing, download and install Node.js.

When should I use express?

Reach for express when you need a server, API layer, runtime, job queue or realtime channel — it's written in JavaScript and fits stacks tagged express, node, server.

What are the best alternatives to express?

Popular alternatives in Backend & APIs: fastapi/fastapi (105k★), oven-sh/bun (96.7k★), socketio/socket.io (63.2k★), appwrite/appwrite (58k★), denoland/deno (109k★).

Is express actively maintained?

expressjs/express looks very actively maintained: the last push was 8 days ago (2026-11-02), with 69,628 stars and 262 open issues.

What license does express use?

expressjs/express is published under the MIT license. Check the repository's LICENSE file before commercial use.