# Node.js

The database and other services we do provide have [REST API](/api/how-to-test.md) on top of it. So each interaction and much more are available using our robust API. (Please check the [API documentation section](/api/how-to-test.md)). 

Even though working with API can be less joyful than having a well-prepared SDK (Software Development Kit) for your programming language. For this reason, we provide ready-to-production **Node.js SDK** that allows you to quickly handle tedious tasks and focus more on your app.

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**Prerequisites**. 

Before you jump in, please make sure you have [CodeMash API Key](/api/get-started.md). 
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### Get Started

#### Install CodeMash via NPM

1. Using your preferred code editor (Visual Studio Code, JetBrains WebStorm, Atom or any else) or terminal, open your project.
2. Add codemash package into your project using one of the following commands:

{% code title="# using npm" %}

```bash
npm install codemash
```

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{% code title="# using yarn" %}

```bash
yarn add codemash
```

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You can find the CodeMash npm package [here](https://www.npmjs.com/package/codemash).

#### Download from source code

Source code is available at <https://github.com/codemash-io/CodeMash.Js>

You can go to the Releases section and download the build version from the release assets.&#x20;

### Database

#### Collections

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[Find](/api/database/collections/find.md)
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