Building an AI-ready CLI for scaffolding Node.js backends — looking for early feedback

[Akshay1018]

Introduce yourself

Hi everyone! I’m Akshay, a backend-focused engineer.
I’m more into building scalable applications, developer tools, and products that solve real friction in software development. I enjoy working at the intersection of clean architecture, system design, and practical engineering — especially around Node.js ecosystems, SaaS, and open-source.

I spend most of my time designing and building scalable backend systems, APIs, and product features. I care deeply about performance, reliability, and developer experience.
Outside of regular work, I actively explore open-source, experiment with developer tooling, and build products that make complex workflows simpler. I’m particularly interested in how AI can reduce repetitive engineering work and help developers move faster without sacrificing quality.

Links (optional)

https://github.com/Akshay1018
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshay-kumar-aa7848196/
https://iakshay.is-a.dev/

Where are you in your GitHub journey?

Maintaining a project or repo owner

And where are you going next on GitHub?

I’m currently building Trove — an open-source CLI that scaffolds production-minded Node.js backends for Express, NestJS, Fastify, and Koa.
It helps developers skip the repetitive setup work (database, auth, CI/CD, Docker, testing, security defaults, etc.).
I’m also evolving it into an AI-native tool with:

Natural-language project planning
AI-assisted stack recommendations
Planned MCP support so AI coding agents can use it directly

Repo: https://github.com/Akshay1018/trove
You can also join the ongoing discussions here:

Akshay1018/trove#38
Akshay1018/trove#39
Akshay1018/trove#40

What technical skills or projects are you working on?

Backend engineering, Node.js, system design, CLI tooling, developer experience, AI-assisted workflows, and open-source product development.

What am I looking for on GitHub?

• Feedback from people who regularly start new Node.js backends
• Contributors interested in CLI tools, scaffolding, or AI/MCP integrations
• Fellow builders working on developer tools or AI-assisted workflows

A bit more about me

• Passionate about clean architecture, backend engineering, and reducing developer friction
• I write occasionally on engineering topics
• Always happy to connect with people building interesting open-source projects

Looking forward to being part of this community and learning from all of you!
Feel free to say hi or check out Trove if the idea resonates with you.

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