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Boost Node.js with awesome-nodejs

Name: Boost Node.js with awesome-nodejs
Author: sindresorhus

Get top Node.js packages and resources with awesome-nodejs, trusted by 66k+ GitHub stars, for startup founders.

intermediate⏱ 30 minutes💵 Free

65,902 stars6,237 forksQuality 9/10Updated 6/5/2026100% free · open source

What it is

Find and add delightful Node.js packages and resources to your project.

What you can make with it

Automations like: when a new Stripe customer signs up, add them to Notion and send a welcome email via Resend.

How it helps

It provides access to a curated list of high-quality packages and resources, saving you time and reducing the risk of low-quality submissions.

Real use case example

"A founder wants to automate a welcome email to new users by integrating Stripe and Notion APIs. They search 'awesome-nodejs', find relevant resources, and use 'nodemailer' to send the email. Within a few hours, they have a functional automation in place."

If you're new

Beginners will find it helpful when looking for inspiration or a starting point for their first Node.js project.

If you're senior

Senior developers will reach for this when adding new functionality to an existing Node.js application or seeking recommendations for trusted libraries and tools.

Common confusion cleared up

Note that submissions are currently paused due to spam issues.

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Why we list it on WorkflowStacks: It's free, open-source, and a well-maintained resource for Node.js developers.

What it does

Awesome-nodejs is a curated list of delightful Node.js packages and resources for developers to explore and use in their projects.

Install / run

Since awesome-nodejs is a GitHub repository and not a package, there's no installation command; instead, visit the GitHub repository at https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome-nodejs

When to use it

•When looking for high-quality Node.js packages to solve a specific problem
•When exploring new Node.js resources for learning and professional development
•When searching for alternative packages or libraries for a particular task

Quick start

1Browse the README file to find curated lists of Node.js packages and resources
2Explore categories such as 'Arrays', 'Assets', and 'Authentication' to find relevant packages
3Click on a package link to visit its GitHub repository or npm page for more information
4Use the provided package names to install them in your project using npm or yarn, e.g., 'npm install package-name'
5Contribute to the repository by submitting a pull request with a new package or resource

Ready-to-paste prompt

To find packages for working with arrays in Node.js, look for the 'Arrays' category in the awesome-nodejs README and explore the listed packages

Heads up: Note that some packages listed in awesome-nodejs might have deprecated or incompatible versions, so it's essential to check the package's GitHub repository or npm page for the latest information and compatibility before using it in your project

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