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Bun

All-in-one JavaScript runtimeOpen source

A JavaScript runtime that also ships a package manager, bundler, and test runner in one binary. Runs TypeScript directly and aims to be a drop-in replacement for Node.

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Reach for it when

  • Fast installs and scripts
  • New projects that want one tool instead of several

Worth knowing

Node compatibility is high but not complete — check native modules before migrating production code.

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