Overview

This guide will walk you through create a rest api in Elysia. We've found 12 relevant code snippets to help you get started.

Prerequisites

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, install any required dependencies for create a rest api:

npm install @elysiajs/swagger

Step 3: Test Your Implementation

Verify that your implementation works correctly:

npm test
# or
npm run test:watch

Available Snippets for This Topic

Swagger Plugin

Swagger/OpenAPI documentation for Elysia

npx hanma add elysia-swagger --framework elysia

Rate Limiter

In-memory rate limiting with sliding window algorithm

npx hanma add elysia-rate-limiter --framework elysia

Error Handler

Centralized error handling with custom error classes

npx hanma add elysia-error-handler --framework elysia

JWT Auth Guard

JWT authentication guard with type-safe user context

npx hanma add elysia-auth-guard --framework elysia

API Key Guard

API key authentication with constant-time comparison

npx hanma add elysia-api-key-guard --framework elysia

Role Guard

Role-based access control with role hierarchy

npx hanma add elysia-role-guard --framework elysia

Response Helpers

Standardized API response builders with type-safe schemas

npx hanma add elysia-response --framework elysia

Crypto Utilities

Cryptographic utilities using Bun's native APIs

npx hanma add elysia-crypto --framework elysia

Date Utilities

Date formatting and timezone utilities for API responses

npx hanma add elysia-date --framework elysia

Zod Integration

Zod schema integration with validation middleware

npx hanma add elysia-zod --framework elysia

Health Check Routes

Comprehensive health checks for liveness, readiness, and dependencies

npx hanma add elysia-health --framework elysia

CRUD Route Factory

Generic CRUD route factory with service pattern and hooks

npx hanma add elysia-crud --framework elysia

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I implement create a rest api in Elysia?
Follow the step-by-step guide above. Each step includes code examples and explanations. You can also browse the related snippets for more implementation details.
Are these code examples production-ready?
Yes, all snippets are designed for production use. However, always review and adapt the code to your specific requirements before deployment.
Can I use this guide with Elysia v2?
This guide is written for the current stable version. Check the framework documentation for version-specific differences.
Where can I find more examples?
Browse our complete snippet library for more code examples and implementations.