https://github.com/rapidkitlabs/rapidkit
The central hub for the RapidKit ecosystem — workspace engineering platform for production-grade backend projects.
https://github.com/rapidkitlabs/rapidkit
api backend cli engineering fastapi go nestjs nodejs open-source platform python rapidkit scaffolding teams vscode-extension workspace
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The central hub for the RapidKit ecosystem — workspace engineering platform for production-grade backend projects.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/rapidkitlabs/rapidkit
- Owner: rapidkitlabs
- Created: 2026-02-27T09:11:58.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-02-27T09:46:22.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-05-27T10:30:17.630Z (28 days ago)
- Topics: api, backend, cli, engineering, fastapi, go, nestjs, nodejs, open-source, platform, python, rapidkit, scaffolding, teams, vscode-extension, workspace
- Homepage: https://www.getrapidkit.com/
- Size: 5.86 KB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- Roadmap: ROADMAP.md
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README
# RapidKit
> **The workspace engineering platform for production-grade backend projects.**
> Scaffold, operate, and evolve your stack — from first commit to enterprise scale.
[](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
[](https://www.getrapidkit.com)
[](https://github.com/getrapidkit)
RapidKit is an open-source workspace platform that brings together a CLI, IDE extension, core engine, and curated examples into one cohesive workspace experience. Whether you are starting a new service or scaling an existing one, RapidKit enforces consistency, automates boilerplate, and keeps your team in flow.
---
## Get Started
| Tool | Install | Docs |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | `npm install -g rapidkit` | [rapidkit-npm →](https://github.com/getrapidkit/rapidkit-npm) |
| VS Code Extension | [Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=rapidkit.rapidkit-vscode) | [rapidkit-vscode →](https://github.com/getrapidkit/rapidkit-vscode) |
| Examples | — | [rapidkit-examples →](https://github.com/getrapidkit/rapidkit-examples) |
> **Fastest path to a running project:**
> Install the VS Code extension, open the **RapidKit Welcome** panel, browse the official example workspaces, and clone any of them directly into your environment — no CLI commands needed to get started.
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## Ecosystem
| Layer | Repository | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | [rapidkit-npm](https://github.com/getrapidkit/rapidkit-npm) | Developer entrypoint and command UX |
| IDE | [rapidkit-vscode](https://github.com/getrapidkit/rapidkit-vscode) | VS Code integration and workflow automation |
| Core Engine | [rapidkit-core](https://github.com/getrapidkit/rapidkit-core) | Core scaffolding engine and runtime contracts |
| Examples | [rapidkit-examples](https://github.com/getrapidkit/rapidkit-examples) | Reference architectures and production-grade templates |
## Platform Topology
```text
Developer
|
v
+-----+---------------------+
| rapidkit-npm (CLI) | npm install -g rapidkit
| Developer UX + Bootstrap |
+-----+---------------------+
| \
v v
+------------------+ +----------------+
| rapidkit-vscode | | rapidkit-core |
| IDE layer | | Engine + APIs |
+------------------+ +----------------+
|
v
+--------------------+
| rapidkit-examples | Clone & run in one click
+--------------------+
```
## About This Repository
This repo is the **ecosystem hub** — it does not contain runnable code.
It exists to:
- Provide a single discovery point for contributors and adopters
- Define ecosystem-level architecture and ownership boundaries
- Track cross-repo direction, roadmap, and release plans
## Docs
- [Architecture](ARCHITECTURE.md)
- [Roadmap](ROADMAP.md)
- [Contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md)
- [Releases](https://github.com/getrapidkit/rapidkit/releases)
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## Contributing
Contributions are welcome across all layers. Read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) to understand how the ecosystem is structured and where to start.
## License
MIT — see [LICENSE](LICENSE)