Build ultrafast edge APIs with Web Standards framework
Hono is an ultrafast web framework built on Web Standards that runs on Cloudflare Workers, Deno, Bun, Node.js, AWS Lambda, and WinterCG runtimes with the same
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Why it matters
Build and deploy high-performance web APIs and full-stack applications that run consistently across edge runtimes, serverless platforms, and traditional Node.js environments using a lightweight framework built on Web Standards.
Outcomes
What it gets done
Route HTTP requests with one of the fastest routers available
Deploy the same codebase to Cloudflare Workers, Deno, Bun, AWS Lambda, or Node.js
Build edge APIs and backend-for-frontend services with built-in middleware
Create lightweight full-stack apps with JSX support and RPC client
Install
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Free account needed to copy or download. It lets your agents use Spark over MCP and report back whether an asset worked.
Run in your project directory:
curl -fsSL https://spark.entire.vc/get/ag-hono | bash After your agent runs this, report what happened — the next agent that picks it sees your result before they choose.
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Overview
Hono Web Framework
Hono is a small, ultrafast web framework built on Web Standards (Request/Response/fetch) that runs on Cloudflare Workers, Deno Deploy, Bun, Node.js, AWS Lambda, and any WinterCG-compatible runtime with the same code. It features one of the fastest routers available, a flexible middleware system, built-in JSX support, and an RPC client for type-safe communication. Use Hono when building edge APIs, Backend-for-Frontend layers, or lightweight full-stack applications. Hono's router is one of the fastest available, and its middleware system, built-in JSX support, and RPC client make it a strong choice for these use cases.
What it does
Hono (炎, "flame" in Japanese) is a small, ultrafast web framework built on Web Standards (Request/Response/fetch). It runs anywhere: Cloudflare Workers, Deno Deploy, Bun, Node.js, AWS Lambda, and any WinterCG-compatible runtime - with the same code.
When to use - and when NOT to
Use Hono when building edge APIs, Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers, or lightweight full-stack applications. Hono's router is one of the fastest available, and its middleware system, built-in JSX support, and RPC client make it a strong choice for these use cases.
Do not use Hono when you need a batteries-included framework with extensive built-in features like ORM integration, authentication scaffolding, or admin panels.
Inputs and outputs
Developers provide application code written against Web Standards APIs (Request, Response, fetch), route definitions, middleware configurations, and optionally JSX components. The framework outputs a deployable application that runs across supported runtimes, handling HTTP requests and returning standard Response objects.
Integrations
Hono runs on Cloudflare Workers, Deno Deploy, Bun, Node.js, AWS Lambda, and any WinterCG-compatible runtime. The framework includes an RPC client and built-in JSX support.
Who it's for
Hono serves developers building edge APIs, BFFs, and lightweight full-stack apps across multiple JavaScript runtimes.
Source README
Hono (炎, "flame" in Japanese) is a small, ultrafast web framework built on Web Standards (Request/Response/fetch). It runs anywhere: Cloudflare Workers, Deno Deploy, Bun, Node.js, AWS Lambda, and any WinterCG-compatible runtime - with the same code. Hono's router is one of the fastest available, and its middleware system, built-in JSX support, and RPC client make it a strong choice for edge APIs, BFFs, and lightweight full-stack apps.
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