Show HN: Mochi – a performance-first SveltKit alternative

Category: web-framework

Tags: ssr-framework, svelte, bun, island-architecture, performance

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 5)

Mochi is an experimental SSR framework for Svelte 5 and Bun that reimagines SvelteKit with a performance-first, island-architecture approach, selectively shipping JavaScript only where needed. It offers a rich set of features including selective hydration, server islands, WebSocket support, and extensive documentation with live demos, making it an ambitious alternative for developers seeking fine-grained control over SSR. While innovative in combining Svelte's reactivity with Bun's speed, it remains in alpha and tied to a specific runtime, limiting its universal utility.

Target audience: backend devs, full-stack devs

Repository: https://mochi.fast/

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