Hono
Ultra-fast edge-native web framework. Under 14KB, runs on Cloudflare Workers, Bun, Deno, and Node — zero compromise.
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Why it matters
Hono is the meta edge-native framework. Minimal footprint, maximum performance. Works across Cloudflare Workers, Bun, Deno, and Node.
Specifications
Size< 14KB
TargetsCF Workers / Bun / Deno
SpeedAbsolute
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