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Hono Web Framework

Overview

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.

When to Use This Skill

  • Use when building a REST or RPC API for edge deployment (Cloudflare Workers, Deno Deploy)
  • Use when you need a minimal but type-safe server framework for Bun or Node.js
  • Use when building a Backend for Frontend (BFF) layer with low latency requirements
  • Use when migrating from Express but wanting better TypeScript support and edge compatibility
  • Use when the user asks about Hono routing, middleware, c.req, c.json, or hc() RPC client

How It Works

Step 1: Project Setup

Cloudflare Workers (recommended for edge):

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