Online TSConfig Generator
Generate a custom tsconfig.json file for your project using our free tsconfig generator. Configure compiler options, targets, and modules instantly.
About TypeScript Config Generator
The TSConfig Generator helps you configure and export a standard tsconfig.json file for any TypeScript project. Select your runtime target, module system, strictness flags, and file inclusion paths through an organized visual interface without searching through compiler documentation.
Ideal for frontend and backend developers setting up Node.js applications, web packages, or framework projects. This browser-based tool generates production-ready configuration instantly without manual syntax troubleshooting or software installation.
Key features
- Preset configurations for Node.js, React, and browser environments
- Interactive toggles for strict type-checking flags
- Configurable ECMAScript target versions from ES5 to ESNext
- Module resolution and module emission controls
- Real-time JSON preview with validated formatting
- One-click copy to clipboard and tsconfig.json download
How to use TypeScript Config Generator
- Select an environment preset or start with default settings.
- Set your target ECMAScript version and module resolution strategy.
- Adjust strict type-checking, source map, and emission preferences.
- Specify root directories, output paths, and file include rules.
- Copy the generated JSON or download your tsconfig.json file.
Who is it for?
- Node.js developers configuring backend services with modern ES modules.
- Frontend engineers scaffolding TypeScript projects for React or standard web apps.
- Open-source library authors configuring multi-target type declarations and builds.
- Engineering teams migrating existing JavaScript projects incrementally to TypeScript.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tsconfig.json file?
A tsconfig.json file resides in the root directory of a TypeScript project. It specifies the root files and compiler options required by the TypeScript compiler to build your project.
Is this tsconfig generator free to use?
Yes, this tool is completely free to use. There are no paywalls, subscriptions, or signup requirements.
Does this generator run locally in the browser?
Yes, all configuration happens directly within your browser. No project data or configuration details are uploaded to a remote server.
Which TypeScript versions are supported?
The generator outputs standard compiler options compatible with modern TypeScript releases, including TypeScript 4.x and 5.x.
Can I use the output with tools like Next.js, Vite, or Webpack?
Yes, you can generate a base tsconfig.json file and customize JSX or module settings to match the requirements of your specific bundler or framework.