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jhipster/generator-jhipster

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★ 22,404TypeScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 3/5Setup · moderate

TLDR

JHipster is a code generator that builds a complete production-ready web application or microservice from scratch, including backend, frontend, database, authentication, and deployment config, by answering a few questions.

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    What it does
      Scaffolds full-stack apps
      Generates all boilerplate
      Wires backend and frontend
    Tech stack
      TypeScript Node.js
      Java Spring Boot
      Angular React Vue
    Use cases
      Enterprise web apps
      Microservice projects
      Cloud deployment
    Setup
      Java 21 or 25
      Node.js 22 or 24
    Audience
      Development teams
      Enterprise developers
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Generate a full-stack Java and React app with authentication and a database in minutes using the CLI

USE CASE 2

Scaffold a microservice architecture with Spring Boot and Kubernetes deployment config already wired

USE CASE 3

Set up a new enterprise project with JWT or OAuth 2.0 security configured out of the box

USE CASE 4

Create a production-ready app with Docker configuration included from the start

What is it built with?

TypeScriptNode.jsJavaSpring BootAngularReactVue

How does it compare?

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Stars22,40422,42422,441
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultymoderatemoderateeasy
Complexity3/53/51/5
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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires Java 21 or 25 and Node.js 22 or 24 installed before running the generator.

In plain English

JHipster is a code generator and development platform that quickly scaffolds a complete, production-ready web application or microservice architecture. Instead of spending days setting up a project from scratch, wiring together a backend API, a database, user authentication, a frontend, Docker configuration, and deployment scripts, you answer a series of questions and JHipster generates all of that boilerplate for you in minutes. The generated code follows established best practices and integrates a Java backend (using Spring Boot) with a JavaScript or TypeScript frontend (your choice of Angular, React, or Vue). It also handles the configuration for databases (SQL or NoSQL), caching, search, security (JWT or OAuth 2.0), and cloud deployment to platforms like Kubernetes. Everything wires together and runs immediately. You would use JHipster when starting a new business application and you want a solid, opinionated foundation that handles the boring setup work so you can focus on building actual features. It is especially popular in enterprise environments where teams need a consistent, well-structured project layout. The generator itself is written in TypeScript and runs on Node.js, while the applications it generates are primarily Java-based on the backend. Java 21 or 25 and Node.js 22 or 24 are the tested combinations.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Using JHipster generator-jhipster, scaffold a Spring Boot + React app with JWT authentication and PostgreSQL. Show me the CLI commands and what to answer at each prompt.
Prompt 2
I generated a JHipster app. How do I add a new entity with full CRUD operations using the JHipster entity generator?
Prompt 3
Walk me through deploying a JHipster-generated microservice architecture to Kubernetes step by step.
Prompt 4
I have a JHipster project with an Angular frontend. How do I customize the generated login page to match my brand?
Prompt 5
What is the difference between JHipster monolithic and microservice application types, and which should I choose for a small startup?

Frequently asked questions

What is generator-jhipster?

JHipster is a code generator that builds a complete production-ready web application or microservice from scratch, including backend, frontend, database, authentication, and deployment config, by answering a few questions.

What language is generator-jhipster written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript, Node.js, Java.

How hard is generator-jhipster to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is generator-jhipster for?

Mainly developer.

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