> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://node-api.gitbook.io/nodpi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://node-api.gitbook.io/nodpi/master.md).

# NodPI

NodPI \[Node+API] commonly known as \`npi\` is a highly extensible, open-source Node.js  framework based on Express that enables you to quickly create APIs composed from backend systems such as databases

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### Built for API developers <a href="#built-for-api-developers" id="built-for-api-developers"></a>

* Create Project Structure with all basic users api
* Define your API endpoints and schemas
* Create new route in existing project with all basic CRUD functions

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### Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) (version 10 or higher) if it is not already installed on your machine