Create Daraja App

create-daraja-app is a user-friendly command line interface tool designed to streamline the process of setting up a Daraja API with various frameworks with just a single command. By executing npx create-daraja-app and following the subsequent instructions, developers can effortlessly initiate a new Daraja project.

Quick Overview

To initiate a Daraja project, simply run the command npx create-daraja-app and adhere to the prompts provided.

Note that (npx comes bundled with npm 5.2+ and higher, see instructions for older npm versions) and enables the execution of packages without the need for global installation.

Project Structure

The command generates a project scaffold with an organized structure and includes two essential endpoints:

1. /api/example/stk Endpoint:

   • This endpoint serves as a crucial entry point for initiating STK (Sim Toolkit) push transactions.
   • It handles incoming requests containing phone and amount within the request body.

2. /api/example/callback Endpoint:

   • Operating as a callback hook, this endpoint enables our application to receive and process callbacks from the Daraja platform.
   • By listening to incoming POST requests, our application can promptly respond to relevant events and update transaction statuses as necessary.

Supported Frameworks

Below is a list of supported frameworks. Kindly contribute to add to the list.

• [x] Node JS
• [x] Next JS
• [ ] Django
• [ ] Ruby on Rails
• [ ] Go

Contributing

This project is in early stage and actively welcomes contributions from the developer community to enhance its functionality and robustness. A dedicated CONTRIBUTING.md file outlines guidelines and best practices for anyone interested in contributing to the create-daraja-app project. Whether it's suggesting improvements, reporting issues, or submitting code contributions, community involvement is highly encouraged to foster collaboration.

Let's consolidate our efforts into one unified source (through a well-organized project, bootstrap, and readme) for generating MPesa Daraja APIs across various frameworks. This central resource encourages collaboration and contributions, eliminating the need for numerous scattered medium posts and guides.