hono
Web framework built on Web Standards
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hono (TypeScript) — Web framework built on Web Standards
You're building APIs and want edge runtime support with first-class TypeScript.
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Ultra-fast TypeScript web framework that runs on Cloudflare Workers, Vercel Edge, Bun, Deno, and Node. ~18k stars and one of the most-loved frameworks in 2026 State of JS. The right pick if Express feels old and you want edge-first performance with great TS DX.
You're building APIs and want edge runtime support with first-class TypeScript.
You need a full-stack framework with views — Next.js or SvelteKit are more complete.
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