Development tools
Development tools tools and applications
Astro Installation Guide
Astro is a free and open-source all-in-one web framework for building fast, content-focused websites. It serves as a FOSS alternative to static site generators like Gatsby or Next.js, offering Islands architecture, zero JavaScript by default, and support for multiple UI frameworks including React, Vue, and Svelte in the same project.
Bun Installation Guide
Bun is a free and open-source all-in-one JavaScript runtime and toolkit built for speed. Written in Zig and powered by JavaScriptCore, it serves as a FOSS alternative to Node.js and npm/yarn/pnpm, offering dramatically faster startup times, built-in TypeScript support, JSX transpilation, and a comprehensive toolkit including bundler, test runner, and package manager.
Deno Installation Guide
Deno is a free and open-source modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript built on V8 and Rust. It serves as a FOSS alternative to Node.js, providing built-in TypeScript support, security-first design, web-standard APIs, and modern development features without package.json or node_modules.
Vite Installation Guide
Vite is a free and open-source next-generation frontend build tool that provides blazing fast development experience. It serves as a FOSS alternative to traditional bundlers like Create React App, webpack DevServer, or Parcel, offering instant server start, lightning-fast HMR, and optimized production builds powered by Rollup.
VS Code Server Installation Guide
VS Code Server (code-server) is a free and open-source implementation of Visual Studio Code running on a remote server, accessible through a web browser. As a FOSS alternative to Microsoft's proprietary VS Code Remote Development, it provides full IDE functionality without requiring local installations.