oRPC is a type-safe RPC library designed to simplify the creation of APIs that guarantee type safety from the client to the server. It leverages OpenAPI as its primary contract definition, enabling developers to define API interfaces and automatically generate type-safe clients and servers. oRPC aims to resolve the challenges of ensuring data consistency and reducing runtime errors in modern APIs by providing comprehensive type checking.
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End-to-End Type Safety: Provides comprehensive type safety for API requests and responses, minimizing runtime errors.
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OpenAPI First-Class Support: Fully supports OpenAPI specifications to define API contracts accurately.
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Contract-First Development: Enables defining API contracts before implementation, promoting code reliability.
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Seamless Framework Integration: Integrates easily with popular frameworks like React, Vue, Svelte, and TanStack Query.
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OpenTelemetry Integration: Offers native support for OpenTelemetry for enhanced observability.
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Multi-Runtime Support: Works on various platforms, including Node.js, Bun, Deno, and Cloudflare Workers.
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Extensible Architecture: Allows for easy extension with plugins and middleware for customization.
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End-to-End Type Safety: Ensures type-safe inputs, outputs, and errors from client to server.
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First-Class OpenAPI Support: Fully adheres to the OpenAPI standard for API definition and consumption.
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Framework Integrations: Seamlessly integrates with TanStack Query, SWR, Pinia Colada, and more frameworks.
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OpenTelemetry Integration: Seamlessly integrates with OpenTelemetry for observability and monitoring.
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Native Types: Supports native JavaScript types such as Date, File, and Blob out of the box.
oRPC is actively maintained with a growing community and a consistent release schedule. It is designed for production use, with comprehensive documentation and a stable API. Recent commits indicate continuous development and bug fixes. Documentation is thorough and regularly updated. The community is active on Discord, providing support and fostering collaboration.
oRPC benefits developers by streamlining API development with built-in type safety and OpenAPI support, reducing errors and improving code quality. It's suitable for projects requiring robust API contracts and integrating with modern JavaScript frameworks. By providing a clear, type-safe API definition, oRPC improves the reliability and maintainability of distributed systems and web applications.