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Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, test runner, and package manager – all in one

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EDITOR'S TAKE

JavaScript runtime + package manager + bundler in Zig. ~76k stars. Faster than Node for many workloads. Production use is rising, but most teams still default to Node for stability.

Use this if

You are starting greenfield and want maximum speed for scripts, tests, or simple servers.

Skip if

You have native modules or third-party tools assuming Node — verify compatibility first.