Deploy Express+GraphQL+TypeORM Starter
This template provides a fully typed GQL API server + Postgres DB
GraphQL Server
dre-draws/GQL-Express-BE-Template
Just deployed
Postgres DB
railwayapp-templates/postgres-ssl:17
Just deployed
/var/lib/postgresql/data
Deploy and Host Express + GraphQL + TypeORM + TypeGraphQL Starter on Railway
Express + GraphQL + TypeORM + TypeGraphQL Starter is a production-ready boilerplate for building scalable and type-safe APIs. It combines Express.js for routing, TypeGraphQL for schema-first GraphQL development, and TypeORM for database management. Designed for rapid development, this starter gives you a clean architecture that’s ideal for modern full-stack projects using TypeScript and PostgreSQL.
About Hosting Express + GraphQL + TypeORM + TypeGraphQL Starter
Hosting this starter on Railway allows you to quickly deploy a robust backend with minimal setup. The template integrates Express for request handling, TypeGraphQL for building GraphQL schemas using TypeScript decorators, and TypeORM for managing entities and migrations.
Common Use Cases
- Building a type-safe GraphQL API with PostgreSQL
- Rapid backend prototyping for React, Next.js, or mobile clients
- Deploying scalable, schema-first APIs with TypeScript decorators
Dependencies for Express+GraphQL+TypeORM Starter
- Apollo Server
- TypeGraphQL
- TypeORM
Deployment Dependencies for Express + GraphQL + TypeORM + TypeGraphQL Starter Hosting
- Express Documentation
- TypeGraphQL Documentation
- GraphQL/Apollo Server Documentation
- TypeORM Documentation
Why Deploy Express+GraphQL+TypeORM Starter on Railway?
Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.
By deploying Express+GraphQL+TypeORM Starter on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.
Template Content
GraphQL Server
dre-draws/GQL-Express-BE-TemplatePostgres DB
ghcr.io/railwayapp-templates/postgres-ssl:17