Overview
This guide will walk you through create a rest api in Fastify. We've found 11 relevant code snippets to help you get started.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed
- Fastify project initialized
- Basic understanding of Fastify
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Install Dependencies
First, install any required dependencies for create a rest api:
npm install fastify @fastify/cors @fastify/helmetStep 2: Copy the Code
Use our pre-built snippets to implement create a rest api:
Fastify Server
Production-ready Fastify HTTP server with graceful shutdown
npx hanma add fastify-server --framework fastify
GraphQL Server (Mercurius)
GraphQL API with Mercurius adapter
npx hanma add fastify-graphql-server --framework fastify
JWT Authentication
JWT middleware with role-based access control
npx hanma add fastify-jwt --framework fastify
Step 3: Test Your Implementation
Verify that your implementation works correctly:
npm test
# or
npm run test:watchAvailable Snippets for This Topic
Fastify Server
Production-ready Fastify HTTP server with graceful shutdown
npx hanma add fastify-server --framework fastify
GraphQL Server (Mercurius)
GraphQL API with Mercurius adapter
npx hanma add fastify-graphql-server --framework fastify
JWT Authentication
JWT middleware with role-based access control
npx hanma add fastify-jwt --framework fastify
API Key Authentication
API key auth for service-to-service communication
npx hanma add fastify-api-key --framework fastify
CORS Configuration
Cross-origin resource sharing with environment config
npx hanma add fastify-cors --framework fastify
Helmet Security
Security headers via @fastify/helmet
npx hanma add fastify-helmet --framework fastify
Rate Limiter
Rate limiting with @fastify/rate-limit
npx hanma add fastify-rate-limiter --framework fastify
Zod Validation
Request validation with Zod schemas
npx hanma add fastify-zod --framework fastify
Response Time
Add X-Response-Time header and metrics
npx hanma add fastify-response-time --framework fastify
Compression
Response compression with @fastify/compress
npx hanma add fastify-compression --framework fastify
Swagger/OpenAPI
OpenAPI documentation with Swagger UI
npx hanma add fastify-swagger --framework fastify