About express-list-routes
Express.js developers often face challenges in managing and reviewing the numerous routes their applications utilize. The npm package "express-list-routes" offers a streamlined solution to this common problem by providing a simple yet powerful way to list all routes defined in an Express application. This utility is invaluable for debugging and ensures developers can easily oversee the structure of endpoint routes, enhancing the maintainability and scalability of projects. By delivering a clear overview of all routes, "express-list-routes" aids in optimizing route management and helps prevent potential conflicts or redundancies in route definitions.
To incorporate "express-list-routes" into your project, the process is straightforward. Simply use the command npm install express-list-routes to add this helpful tool to your development environment. Once installed, it integrates seamlessly with Express, allowing you to display a neatly formatted list of all your application's routes through a simple function call. This feature is particularly beneficial during the development phase, as it provides immediate feedback and clarity on the routes active within the application, empowering developers to make informed decisions about their API structure and endpoint management.
The benefits of using "express-list-routes" extend beyond simple route listing. It enhances team collaboration by providing a clear and concise documentation-style output of routes, which can be easily shared among team members or included in project documentation. This improves communication and efficiency, particularly in larger teams or complex projects where understanding the full scope of the application's routing can be daunting. By ensuring that all team members have a clear understanding of the application's endpoints, "express-list-routes" facilitates a more coordinated development effort, reducing errors and streamlining project timelines.
Dependencies
Core dependencies of this npm package and its dev dependencies.
undefinedjest, express3, express4, express5, prettier
Documentation
A README file for the express-list-routes code repository. View Code
express-list-routes
List all routes used in Express[3,4,5]
Example App
const express = require('express');
const expressListRoutes = require('express-list-routes');
const app = express();
app.get('/health', fn)
app.use('/admin', router);
router.route('/user')
.post(fn)
.get(fn)
.put(fn);
List all Routes with prefix
expressListRoutes(app, { prefix: '/api/v1' });
// Logs out the following:
// GET /api/v1/health
// POST /api/v1/admin/user
// GET /api/v1/admin/user
// PUT /api/v1/admin/user
Or only log out nested router routes
expressListRoutes(router);
// Logs out the following:
// POST /admin/user
// GET /admin/user
// PUT /admin/user
Installation
npm install express-list-routes
Options
You can pass a second argument to set some options
{
prefix: '', // A prefix for router Path
spacer: 7 // Spacer between router Method and Path
logger: console.info // A custom logger function
color: true // If the console log should color the method name
}