Encore.ts / Encore.go
Open Source TypeScript Backend Framework
 for robust type-safe applications

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1. Install Encore
macOS
Windows
Linux
Brew
$ brew install encoredev/tap/encore
2. Create app
$ encore app create --example=ts/hello-world
3. Run locally
$ encore run

Loved by pioneering engineering teams in fast-moving startups and scaleups
See what teams are building with Encore →

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  • Alba
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  • Pave Bank
  • Bookshop.org
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Leave the maze of complexity behind

Leave the maze of complexity behind

9x Faster than Express.js
3x Faster than Elysia & Hono

Requests/sec

Without validation
With schema validation
121,005
107,018
Encore
v1.38.7
82,617
35,124
Elysia (+ TypeBox)
v1.1.16 / v0.33.12
71,202
33,150
Hono (+ TypeBox)
v4.6.3 / v0.33.12
62,207
48,397
Fastify (+ Ajv)
v4.27.0 / v8.16.0
15,707
11,878
Express (+ Zod)
v4.19.2 / v3.23.8
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Replace Express.js with Encore.ts for 9x faster APIs.
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Rust-powered Performance and Type-Safety in Node.js

Performance: Multi-threaded request handling and validation in Rust


Compatibility: Runs as a native Node.js process for full ecosystem compatibility


Type-Safety: Automatic request validation in Rust for runtime type-safety

Wrap your APIs with Encore.ts for improved performance and type-safety.
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Turn functions into APIs with one line of code

Encore.ts generates the communication boilerplate and ensures full type-safety.


Learn how to define APIs in Encore with this introduction app:
$ encore app create --example=ts/introduction

Integrate infrastructure as type-safe objects in application code

Encore makes your infrastructure type-aware and removes the need for connection strings and other boilerplate in your application.


Deploy anywhere that supports Docker images using Encore's Open Source tools.
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Fully automate infra and DevOps in your cloud on AWS and GCP with Encore Cloud.
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AI Ready. Developer Obsessed.

Generate entire systems, not just code
Encore's declarative framework lets AI tools generate fully-integrated distributed systems with services, APIs, and cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP, instead of only isolated snippets.


Automatically validates AI generated code
Encore's parser validates all generated code to ensure it correctly implements service and API definitions and infrastructure integrations.


No knowledge loss
Encore preserves critical context and developer understanding, providing automatic docs, service catalogs, API references and architecture diagrams, even as AI contributes more code.

Works with
GitHub CopilotCursorWindsurf
Use Encore with your favorite AI tools to build robust production-ready distributed systems.
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Do more than just auto-complete

Feature
Cursor
Encore + Cursor
Code Autocomplete
AI-powered code suggestions and completions
Chat + Inline Actions
Chat with your codebase and use inline actions to generate code
Infrastructure Generation
Automatically create and validate cloud infrastructure integrations
Type-Safe Distributed Systems
Ensure type safety across services and infrastructure like Pub/Sub
Standardized APIs
Consistent API design and implementation patterns
Automated Documentation
Auto-generated API docs and architecture diagrams
Experience the full potential of AI-powered development with Encore.
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Works with your existing stack

  • Node.js
  • Next.js
  • Remix
  • Astro
  • Vue
  • Svelte
  • Prisma
  • Drizzle
  • Sequelize
  • GitHub
  • Vercel
  • Netlify
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • DigitalOcean
  • Temporal
  • Neon
  • Kubernetes
  • Datadog
  • Grafana

Automated local infrastructure and built-in development dashboard

Try the local development experience:
$ encore app create --example=ts/hello-world

Automated local infra with hot reload

encore run starts your app and all infrastructure. Forget YAML, Docker Compose, and the usual headaches.

Service Catalog & API Explorer

Automatically updated Service Catalog with full API documentation, and an API Explorer for testing your APIs.

Tracing & Logging

The local dashboard includes tracing for API requests, database calls, and Pub/Sub messages.

Architecture Diagrams

Automatic architecture diagrams give you a real-time overview of your application.

Full example project

Project

Clone this example
$ encore app create --example=ts/uptime

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        Start building your first Encore.ts app

        Uptime Monitor Template
        URL Shortener
        A URL shortener with a REST API and PostgreSQL database.
        Uptime Monitor Template
        Slack Bot
        Create a Cowsay Slack Bot that integrates with the Slack API.
        Uptime Monitor Template
        Event-Driven System
        Create an event-driven uptime monitoring system with this template.
        SaaS Starter
        SaaS Starter
        Create a SaaS app with Encore.ts backend, Next.js frontend, Clerk auth, Stripe payments, shadcn/ui, and more.

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        1. Install Encore
        macOS
        Windows
        Linux
        Brew
        $ brew install encoredev/tap/encore
        2. Create app
        $ encore app create --example=ts/hello-world
        3. Run locally
        $ encore run