Build working apps from model definitions

SimpleWorkJS is a model-first Node.js framework that auto-generates REST APIs, server-rendered CRUD pages, live WebSocket sync, and RBAC from your data models.

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Models are the source of truth

Define fields, relationships, and permissions once. The framework generates the rest.

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Live by default

WebSocket pub/sub keeps every connected client in sync when models change.

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Built-in identity & RBAC

Users, groups, roles, and permissions come standard. LDAP-ready from day one.

Get started in 30 seconds

npx simpleworks generate my-app
cd my-app
npm install
npm start
# open http://localhost:3000

The generated app includes a sample model, SQLite database, and the default Bootstrap UI.

Packages

@simpleworkjs/orm

Base ORM with Sequelize, Redis, and LDAP adapters.

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@simpleworkjs/orm-identity

Built-in identity and RBAC models.

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@simpleworkjs/backend

Express/Socket.IO framework and CLI generator.

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@simpleworkjs/frontend

Browser-side JS for auto-generated UI and live sync.

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@simpleworkjs/conf

Environment-aware configuration loader.

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@simpleworkjs/bao-conf

OpenBao/Vault KV-v2 secrets overlay for @simpleworkjs/conf.

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@simpleworkjs/oidc-client

Shared OIDC client (authorization-code + PKCE) for the theta42 apps.

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@simpleworkjs/ldap

Shared LDAP client utilities with per-app TLS control.

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@simpleworkjs/app-stack

Shared app-stack helpers — build_info + static-module mounting.

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demo-todo

Golden-path starter app and testing ground.