SpaceNode – Zero-dependency Node.js framework with built-in features

Summary: SpaceNode is a Node.js microservice framework built from scratch with zero external dependencies, offering faster performance than Express and raw Node.js. It includes auto-discovery modules, pipeline middleware, a dependency injection container, event bus, and built-in WebSocket support.

What it does

SpaceNode provides a complete framework with routing, validation, DI, authentication, CORS, rate limiting, and OpenAPI generation out of the box in a 132KB package. It supports hot reload and delivers 22.8% faster performance than raw Node.js.

Who it's for

It is designed for developers building production-ready Node.js APIs and microservices who want minimal dependencies and integrated features.

Why it matters

SpaceNode addresses the complexity and dependency bloat of existing frameworks by delivering a fast, lightweight, and secure solution with essential features pre-integrated.