Bun
Bun - The fast all-in-one JavaScript runtime and toolkit
Bun is a next-gen JavaScript runtime that includes a built-in bundler, transpiler, test runner, and npm client for streamlined development.
Official WebsiteCategory
Frontend
First Release
2020
License
MIT
Maintained By
Oven (founders: Eran Hammer and team)
Latest News
OpenCode 2.1.3 Updates Bun Runtime and Adds Voice Model Discovery
OpenCode 2.1.3 upgrades the bundled Bun runtime, improves desktop rendering performance, and introduces experimental voice model discovery within the SDK.
Elysia 2.0 Release Candidate Launches for Bun Runtime
The Elysia web framework has released its 2.0 candidate for Bun, focusing on architectural stability and improved developer experience ahead of the final launch.
Bun Adds Built-in Code Formatter for Faster JavaScript Workflows
Bun is introducing a native code formatter that significantly outperforms Prettier while reducing dependency overhead in JavaScript and TypeScript projects.
Bun 1.4.3 Released With Stability Fixes and Node.js API Improvements
Bun 1.4.3 introduces critical stability fixes for network and file system operations while enhancing compatibility with Node.js APIs.
Bun Adds Built-in TypeScript Type Checker With New Check Command
The JavaScript runtime is introducing a native Rust-based type checker, allowing developers to validate TypeScript codebases without external dependencies.
Difficulty
Relatively approachable for Node.js developers, but mastering its bundling, transpilation, and integrated tooling requires hands-on practice.
