# tsx

> TypeScript Execute (tsx): a CLI for running TypeScript files directly in Node.js.

Stars: 12.2k · Language: TypeScript · License: MIT · Categories: Dev Tools

- Repository: https://github.com/privatenumber/tsx
- Website: https://tsx.hirok.io
- Page: https://www.trmn.sh/tools/tsx

## Overview

tsx (TypeScript Execute) is a command-line tool for running TypeScript files in Node.js. It is distributed as an npm package and works as a drop-in replacement for the `node` command, so TypeScript sources can be executed directly without a separate compile step.

It is aimed at JavaScript and TypeScript developers who want to run scripts, tools, or application entry points written in TypeScript. The README itself is brief and points to the external documentation site (tsx.hirok.io) and its getting-started guide for usage details, configuration, and the full feature list.

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