hono

Build web applications and APIs with Hono across Cloudflare Workers, Deno, Bun, and Node.js.

5|3|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mikkelkrogsholm/dev-skills --skill hono-mikkelkrogsholm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: hono
Source: https://github.com/mikkelkrogsholm/dev-skills/tree/main/hono
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mikkelkrogsholm/dev-skills --skill hono-mikkelkrogsholm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers build and optimize high-performance web applications and APIs using the Hono framework, addressing the need for speed and efficiency across various runtimes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Framework: Provides a lightweight, standards-based framework for building web services.
  • Multi-Runtime Support: Works seamlessly on Cloudflare Workers, Deno, Bun, Node.js, and more.
  • Built-in Middleware: Offers a rich set of middleware for authentication, security, performance, and utilities.
  • Use Case: Develop a serverless API endpoint that handles user authentication and data retrieval with minimal latency.

Quick Start

Use the hono skill to create a basic API endpoint that returns 'Hello, Hono!'

Frequently Asked Questions about hono

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

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What is the best way to build ultrafast web APIs using a lightweight TypeScript framework?

The Hono web framework provides a lightweight, standards-based foundation for building ultrafast web APIs and applications. It addresses the need for speed and efficiency by offering built-in middleware for authentication, validation, and utilities.

How do I add authentication and validation to a serverless API endpoint?

Hono includes a rich set of built-in middleware specifically designed for handling user authentication, security enforcement, and performance optimization. This allows you to secure serverless endpoints and validate data with minimal latency.

How do I get started creating a basic API endpoint that returns a simple response?

To start, use the framework to create a basic API endpoint that returns a simple response like 'Hello, Hono!'. This demonstrates the standards-based approach to defining routes and handling requests within your chosen runtime environment.

Why should I choose a lightweight web framework for serverless API development?

Hono is specifically designed to address the need for speed and efficiency across various runtimes, making it ideal for serverless environments. It minimizes latency during data retrieval and user authentication by maintaining a lightweight footprint.