hono

Develop lightweight edge/serverless APIs with Hono routing and middleware.

7|Updated Jan 29, 2026

Search Tags:#typescript #serverless #routing #middleware #cloudflare #hono #edge

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npx skills add https://github.com/joabgonzalez/ai-agents-skills --skill hono-joabgonzalez

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hono
Source: https://github.com/joabgonzalez/ai-agents-skills/tree/main/skills/hono
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joabgonzalez/ai-agents-skills --skill hono-joabgonzalez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Edge and serverless API development often requires implementing lightweight routing, middleware, and platform integrations from scratch. Hono provides a compact, type-safe framework to unify these concerns in a single project.

Core Features & Use Cases

Routing and middleware composition: Build scalable APIs with chainable routes and scoped middleware.
Type-safe environment bindings: Leverage TypeScript to define and access runtime bindings for edge adapters (Cloudflare Workers, Bun, Deno Deploy).
Platform adapters and quick portability: Write once and deploy to multiple edge environments using Hono adapters.
Use Case: Create a minimal edge API that serves a health check and a few resource endpoints with consistent error handling.

Quick Start

Create a minimal Hono app and expose a GET /health endpoint to verify edge routing.

Frequently Asked Questions about hono

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I build a lightweight edge API with TypeScript routing and middleware?▼

Build a lightweight edge API with TypeScript by using a compact framework to define chainable routes, scope middleware, and access type-safe environment bindings for edge runtimes.

Can I use the same API code for Cloudflare Workers, Bun, and Deno Deploy?▼

Yes, you can write API code once and deploy it to Cloudflare Workers, Bun, and Deno Deploy using platform adapters that handle edge environment portability without changing core routing logic.

How do I apply middleware to specific routes in a serverless API?▼

Apply middleware to specific serverless routes by composing chainable route groups, allowing you to scope error handling and request processing logic precisely to targeted endpoints.

What is the best way to manage type-safe environment bindings in edge functions?▼

Manage type-safe environment bindings in edge functions by leveraging TypeScript to define and access runtime variables, ensuring your Cloudflare or Bun bindings are strictly typed during development.

Does Hono require a specific runtime environment to deploy edge APIs?▼

Hono does not require a specific runtime; it supports adapter-aware deployments across multiple edge environments including Cloudflare Workers, Deno Deploy, and Bun for flexible serverless hosting.