Next-Lite is a zero-dependency, blazing-fast React framework that prioritizes speed and simplicity. Built with esbuild at its core, Next-Lite offers a streamlined development experience while maintaining the essential features modern web developers need.
- Blazing Fast ⚡️ - Built on esbuild, offering build times up to 100x faster than traditional bundlers
- Zero Config 📦 - Start coding immediately with sensible defaults
- Zero Dependencies 🔄 - No external runtime dependencies for maximum reliability and security
- Minimal Footprint 🌱 - Tiny package size (15.9 kB) compared to Next.js (5+ MB)
- Developer Friendly 💻 - Great DX with hot module replacement and instant feedback
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⚡️ Lightning Fast Development
- Near-instant builds with esbuild
- Hot Module Replacement (HMR) for rapid development
- Fast refresh for React components
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📁 Intuitive File-Based Routing
- Automatic route generation based on your file structure
- Dynamic routing support
- API routes for backend functionality
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🎨 Modern Styling Solutions
- CSS Modules support out of the box
- Scoped styles with zero configuration
- PostCSS integration
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💪 TypeScript First
- First-class TypeScript support
- Automatic type generation
- Enhanced developer experience with type safety
# Create a new Next-Lite app
npx create-next-lite-app my-app
# Navigate to your app
cd my-app
# Start the development server
npm run devYou can also use the interactive mode by running npx create-next-lite-app without arguments, or specify options:
# Create a TypeScript project
npx create-next-lite-app my-app --typescript
# Use flash-install for faster dependency installation
npx create-next-lite-app my-app --use-flash
# Create from an example
npx create-next-lite-app my-app --example with-tailwindVisit http://localhost:3000 to see your app in action!
For even faster dependency installation, we recommend using flash-install, a high-performance alternative to npm install:
# Install flash-install globally (one-time setup)
npm install -g @flash-install/cli
# Use flash-direct instead of npm install for maximum speed
flash-direct install
# Or create a snapshot for future installations
flash-install snapshot
# Restore from snapshot (ultra-fast)
flash-install restoreThe combination of Next-Lite and flash-install creates the ultimate high-performance React development environment:
- 10-20x Faster Installations: flash-install dramatically reduces dependency installation time
- Perfect Synergy: Zero-dependency Next-Lite + ultra-fast flash-install = unbeatable developer experience
- Snapshot Caching: Create snapshots of your node_modules for near-instant restoration
- Reduced Disk I/O: Less strain on your development machine
- Team Productivity: Everyone on your team benefits from faster setup times
Learn more about flash-install at npmjs.com/package/@flash-install/cli
my-app/
├── pages/ # Your application pages
│ ├── index.tsx # Homepage
│ ├── about.tsx # About page
│ └── api/ # API routes
├── public/ # Static files
└── package.json
# Start development server with HMR
npm run dev
# Build for production
npm run build
# Start production server
npm start
# Clean build files
npm run clean| Feature | Next-Lite | Next.js |
|---|---|---|
| Package Size | 15.9 kB | 5+ MB |
| Dependencies | 0 | 50+ |
| Dev Startup Time | ~300ms | ~3s |
| Production Build | ~2s | ~20s |
| Bundle Size (Base) | ~80KB | ~200KB |
| Memory Usage (Dev) | ~200MB | ~500MB |
| Installation Time | ~5s | ~30s |
| Installation with flash | ~1s | ~10s |
| Cold Start (Serverless) | ~100ms | ~800ms |
We welcome contributions! Whether it's:
- 🐛 Bug fixes
- ✨ New features
- 📚 Documentation improvements
- 🎨 UI/UX enhancements
Please read our Contributing Guide for details on our code of conduct and the process for submitting pull requests.
MIT © [Teck] - See LICENSE for more details.
Built with ❤️ by the Next-Lite Team