JavaScript server-side/backend web framework for node.js

Express.js, or simply Express, is a back end web application framework for Node.js, released as free and open-source software under the MIT License. It is designed for building web applications and APIs. … Wikipedia
Factsheet
Original author TJ Holowaychuk
Developers OpenJS Foundation and others
Initial release 16 November 2010; 15 years ago (2010-11-16)
Factsheet
Original author TJ Holowaychuk
Developers OpenJS Foundation and others
Initial release 16 November 2010; 15 years ago (2010-11-16)
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npm
npmjs.com › package › express
express - npm
1 week ago - Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework. Latest version: 5.2.1, last published: 8 days ago. Start using express in your project by running `npm i express`. There are 95679 other projects in the npm registry using express.
      » npm install express
    
Published   Dec 01, 2025
Version   5.2.1
Author   TJ Holowaychuk
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Express.js
expressjs.com › en › starter › installing.html
Installing Express
Learn how to install Express.js in your Node.js environment, including setting up your project directory and managing dependencies with npm.
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node.js - Install express js with npm - Stack Overflow
I'm installed nodejs on my ubuntu 14.04 machine. When i ran node --version it gives me v4.4.2. I have install npm with version 3.9.2. When i run command npm install -g express it gives following ou... More on stackoverflow.com
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Won't doing npm install express in every project just keep taking up space?
In my mind I'm assuming that it's like downloading vscode multiple times. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but won't i be wasting storage space? How much space does it take to do npm install express once? More on reddit.com
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What is the difference the npm packages @types/express and express
I am trying to build node server, I am confused whether to use @types/express or express. This is my server that I want to build 'use strict'; const express = require('express'); const http = requi... More on stackoverflow.com
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Why are you still using express?
We use express in old and couple of new node projects, since all mentioned boilerplate is already coded, refactored and the same within all our projects, so to keep structure and ease of updating things, we keep it this way (all db migrations, connectors like redis, mongo, logger and catalog structure). It just works wonders when introducing someone new to project :) With all above, I can now say, we are exploring writing upcoming service in NestJS to keep things even more structured More on reddit.com
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npm
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express - npm search
Express middleware to handle OpenAPI 3.x.
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For install Express in ubuntu via npm (Follow following steps)

First open terminal by 'ctrl + alt + t'

  1. Check nodejs is installed or not by command :- node -v
  2. Inter following path into terminal :- cd /var/www/html
  3. Create new folder (manually) or by command line :- mkdir nodeTest
  4. Enter in "nodeTest" folder :- cd nodeTest
  5. Create 'package.json' :- npm init //initialize node project (nodeTest)
  6. install Express :- sudo npm install express --save

Now open the 'nodeTest' folder from following path in your system :- /var/www/html/nodeTest

Now create :- index.js

index.js

var express = required("express");
var app = express();

app.get("/", function (req, res) {
    res.send(" Welcome Node js ");
});  

app.listen(8000, function () {
    console.log("Node server is runing on port 8000...");
});

Runnig node server by terminal command :- node index.js

Now check url :- "localhost:8000"

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As I said in my comment, ExpressJS it's a framework for developing servers. It's not a server by itself.

You should create a npm project (with npm init) and you can install it as a dependency with npm install express --save. Then refer to the "Hello World" example to see how to create a simple server: Hello World Starter

var express = require('express');
var app = express();

app.get('/', function (req, res) {
  res.send('Hello World!');
});

app.listen(3000, function () {
  console.log('Example app listening on port 3000!');
});

Also, you may want to serve static files by using

app.use(express.static('name_of_the_directory'));
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MDN Web Docs
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Express/Node introduction - Learn web development | MDN
Most apps will use third-party middleware in order to simplify common web development tasks like working with cookies, sessions, user authentication, accessing request POST and JSON data, logging, etc. You can find a list of middleware packages maintained by the Express team (which also includes other popular 3rd party packages). Other Express packages are available on the npm package manager.
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npm
npmjs.com › package › express-session
express-session - npm
July 17, 2025 - Simple session middleware for Express. Latest version: 1.18.2, last published: 5 months ago. Start using express-session in your project by running `npm i express-session`. There are 5207 other projects in the npm registry using express-session.
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Published   Jul 17, 2025
Version   1.18.2
Author   TJ Holowaychuk
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GeeksforGeeks
geeksforgeeks.org › node.js › how-to-install-express-in-a-node-project
Install Express in a Node Project - GeeksforGeeks
September 24, 2025 - Add ExpressJS to your project · npm install express · This installs the ExpressJS framework and adds it to the dependencies section of your package.json. In your project directory, create a file named app.js and add the following code · ...
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Simplilearn
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How to Install Express JS using NPM (Step-By-Step) | Simplilearn
December 4, 2024 - Do you want to know the process to install Express JS in a Windows machine? Just click here to know the complete step by step process.
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W3Schools
w3schools.com › nodejs › nodejs_express.asp
Node.js Express.js
The Express Application Generator is a tool that helps you quickly create an Express application skeleton. ... # Install the generator globally npm install -g express-generator # Create a new Express application express --view=ejs myapp # Navigate ...
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npm
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@types/express - npm
1 week ago - TypeScript definitions for express. Latest version: 5.0.6, last published: 8 days ago. Start using @types/express in your project by running `npm i @types/express`. There are 15954 other projects in the npm registry using @types/express.
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Reddit
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Won't doing npm install express in every project just keep ...
July 26, 2021 - In my mind I'm assuming that it's like downloading vscode multiple times. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but won't i be wasting storage space? How much space does it take to do npm install express once?
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Simplilearn
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Express JS NPM: Everything You Need To Know | Simplilearn
October 13, 2022 - NPM is Node.js's built-in package manager by default, and Express js is the framework of Node js, which is fully built-in Javascript. Click here to know more.
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Radixweb
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The Ultimate Express.js Installation Guide 2025: Steps for Success
December 18, 2023 - Need help with Expressjs installation process? Read on this step-by-step guide on how to install expressjs using NPM, visual studio and windows machine.
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Microsoft Learn
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Tutorial: Create a Node.js and Express app - Visual Studio (Windows) | Microsoft Learn
The npm package manager simplifies the installation, updating, and uninstallation of libraries. Express is a server web application framework that Node.js uses to build web apps. With Express, there are many different ways to create a user interface.
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npm
npmjs.com › package › express-validator
express-validator - npm
3 weeks ago - Express middleware for the validator module.. Latest version: 7.3.1, last published: 19 days ago. Start using express-validator in your project by running `npm i express-validator`. There are 11972 other projects in the npm registry using express-validator.
      » npm install express-validator
    
Published   Nov 19, 2025
Version   7.3.1
Author   Christoph Tavan
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TutorialsPoint
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Node.js - Express Framework
Express.js provides all the features of a modern web framework, such as templating, static file handling, connectivity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
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Robin Wieruch
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How to setup Express.js in Node.js
Now, in your src/index.js JavaScript file, use the following code to import Express.js, to create an instance of an Express application, and to start it as Express server: ... Once you start your application on the command line with npm start, you should be able to see the output in the command ...