Rensa

A developer-first backend framework with modern ergonomics that feel like magic.

Features

• DX-First Philosophy
• File-based Routing (Compose Mode)
• Structured Layers (middlewares)
• Rensa CLI (rensa dev, rensa routes, and much more)
• Flexible configuration via rensa.config.js
• Custom 404 Handler Support
• Fast and Reliable Enough
• Full TypeScript Support
• Rust-powered Internals (Gradually adapting more)

Installation

Manual

Install the official Rensa package using the following command:

npm install rensa

Quick Start Guide

Get started with your first Rensa project in an instant:

npx create-rensa-app@latest

Select your desired template when prompted:

• Manual: Spins up a Rensa project in manual mode
• Compose: Creates a new Rensa project in compose mode

Know more about the templates in this repository. Learn more about getting started in the docs.

Rensa CLI

Rensa comes with a feature-packed CLI that can help you build with Rensa.

Some of the commands are:

dev

You can start your server with hot reload on file changes with just one command. Use this command as follows:

npx rensa dev

route [in Compose mode only]

You can create a new route with a single command. Specify the route path and method as follows, and Rensa CLI will create a new route for you:

npx rensa route [method] [path]

There are many more commands in the Rensa CLI. To know more about the Rensa CLI, visit the docs for available commands.

Documentation

A complete documentation is available on the official Rensa website.

Latest Release

🎉 Rensa v3.0.0 is out now! Check out the latest release notes here!

Support

Love using Rensa? If you'd like to support its development and help keep it going, consider buying me a coffee!

License

MIT