MicroVibe
minimal JSX web starter
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Hi HN, I built MicroVibe, a small web starter for people who want JSX + file-based routing + API routes, without pulling in a heavy framework.What it does today:- File-based routing (including dynamic and catch-all segments)- API routes with consistent JSON error shape- SSR by default, and `mode = "client"` per route when interactivity is needed- Runtime module cache with file-change invalidation in local devProject goal: keep the runtime small and understandable so teams can iterate quickly and still reason about behavior.I would really value feedback on:1. Routing/API ergonomics2. What was confusing or slow in your first 30 minutes using MicroVibe?3. Where this should clearly differ from Next/Astro/Vite workflows
HN · launched Feb 14, 2026 · 7 upvotes (top 62%) · 1 view
Niche: software development frameworks · 154 launches, 2 in the last 7 days ▼ -89% · Explore this niche →
Category and tags
- Horizontal
- Dev tools
- Developer
- Not AI
- Hobby / open-source project
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Could you build this?
Yes Creating a lightweight web starter with file-based routing and SSR using Node.js/Bun and basic JSX transforms is well-trodden ground easily created with AI assistance.
Discussion
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Competitors mentioned: Full frameworks with integrated ecosystems, Mature frameworks with auth adapters and image optimization
Concerns raised: Lacks batteries-included features compared to larger frameworks, Missing mature integrated ecosystems for auth, images, build pipelines
Feature requests: Official npm create onboarding flow, Better starter templates, More route/API examples and tests
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