New Project: Node.js Express App
The right-hand pane of the Project Category and Options dialog box looks as follows when you choose Static Web in the left-hand pane and then choose Node.js Express App from the list in the right-hand pane.
The feature is supported only in the Ultimate edition when the Node.js plugin is installed and enabled. The plugin is not bundled with IntelliJ IDEA, but it can be installed from the JetBrains plugin repository as described in Managing Plugins.
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Project Name | In this field, specify the name of the project, by default it is the name of the folder specified in the location field. |
Project Location | In this field, specify the path to the project folder where the project-related files will be stored. |
Node interpreter | In this field, specify the Node.js interpreter to use. This can be a local Node.js interpreter or a Node.js on Windows Subsystem for Linux. |
Npm executable | In this field, specify the location of the Node.js package manager file |
Version | From this list, choose the version of the template in accordance to which the stub will be generated. Click |
Template | From this drop-down list, choose the template engine to use. The available options are: |
CSS | From this drop-down list, choose the CSS to use preprocessor to use. The available options are: |
to refresh the list of available template versions.