Nitro is a next-generation server engine designed for high performance, portability, and flexibility. It allows you to build and deploy server-side applications efficiently across multiple platforms.
🚀 Core Features of Nitro
1️⃣ Zero-Config Setup
No configuration required, making development quick and easy.
Built-in support for hot module replacement (HMR).
2️⃣ Universal Deployment
Can be deployed anywhere: Node.js, Serverless, Edge, Workers, or even Bun.
Compatible with platforms like Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Workers, AWS Lambda, and more.
3️⃣ Lightweight & Fast
Eliminates
node_modules, reducing output size to under 1MB.Supports code-splitting to speed up server startup.
4️⃣ File-Based Routing
Automatically registers routes based on your directory structure.
Supports API endpoints, middleware, and static assets out of the box.
5️⃣ Built-in Caching & Storage
Provides automatic caching mechanisms to improve performance.
Supports multiple storage backends (Redis, Cloudflare KV, etc.).
6️⃣ Native TypeScript Support
First-class TypeScript support for better developer experience.
Includes automatic imports for a cleaner and more efficient codebase.
7️⃣ Highly Customizable
Plugin-based architecture with lifecycle hooks for extending functionality.
Supports custom middleware and modules.
8️⃣ Server API Enhancements
Provides features like request handling, response transformation, and error handling.
Fully compatible with Node.js and modern JavaScript runtimes.
9️⃣ Compatibility & Migration
Supports both CommonJS and ESM modules.
Allows you to migrate existing Node.js applications with ease.
🔗 Quick Start
You can start using Nitro with a simple command:
npx giget@latest nitro nitro-app --install
cd nitro-app
npm run dev
This will create a Nitro-powered server ready for development and deployment.
🌍 Deployment & Use Cases
Serverless Functions (AWS Lambda, Cloudflare Workers, etc.)
Edge Computing (Near-instant response times)
Full-Stack Applications (Nuxt, Next.js, SvelteKit, etc.)
REST & GraphQL APIs