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Hono

A lightweight, standards-compliant web framework designed for speed and portability across Cloudflare Workers, Deno, Bun, Node.js, and more.

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This framework is engineered for developers who prioritize performance and portability. By strictly adhering to Web Standard APIs, it ensures that your application remains consistent regardless of the underlying environment. Whether you are deploying to edge networks like Cloudflare Workers and Fastly, or traditional server environments like Node.js, the same codebase functions seamlessly.

Key advantages include:

  • Ultrafast Routing: Utilizes a highly optimized RegExpRouter for minimal latency.
  • Tiny Footprint: The core package is under 14kB, keeping your deployments lean.
  • Broad Compatibility: Native support for Deno, Bun, Vercel, and AWS Lambda.
  • Developer Experience: Offers clean, intuitive APIs with first-class TypeScript support to ensure type safety throughout your project.

With a rich ecosystem of built-in and third-party middleware, you have all the necessary tools to handle complex routing, authentication, and data processing out of the box. It is a robust choice for modern web development where flexibility and speed are paramount.

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Last published
Mar 3, 2026
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