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    web development for the rest of us

    api
    compiler
    template
    ui
    JavaScript
    MIT
    87.4K stars
    5.0K forks
    87.4K GitHub watchers
    Updated 6/27/2026
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    Use Cases & Benefits

    • Svelte is a JavaScript compiler that converts declarative components into efficient JavaScript for fast DOM updates.
    • Key features include a compiler-based approach, UI templating, and a focus on performance and simplicity.
    • Strengths are high efficiency and minimal runtime overhead; limitations may include a smaller ecosystem compared to React or Vue.
    • With over 83,000 stars and 4,600 forks, Svelte shows strong community adoption and popularity in web development.
    • Ideal for developers seeking performant, modern web applications with less boilerplate and a reactive UI framework.

    About svelte

    Svelte - web development for the rest of us

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    What is Svelte?

    Svelte is a new way to build web applications. It's a compiler that takes your declarative components and converts them into efficient JavaScript that surgically updates the DOM.

    Learn more at the Svelte website, or stop by the Discord chatroom.

    Supporting Svelte

    Svelte is an MIT-licensed open source project with its ongoing development made possible entirely by fantastic volunteers. If you'd like to support their efforts, please consider:

    Funds donated via Open Collective will be used for compensating expenses related to Svelte's development such as hosting costs. If sufficient donations are received, funds may also be used to support Svelte's development more directly.

    Roadmap

    You may view our roadmap if you'd like to see what we're currently working on.

    Contributing

    Please see the Contributing Guide and the svelte package for information on contributing to Svelte.

    Is svelte.dev down?

    Probably not, but it's possible. If you can't seem to access any .dev sites, check out this SuperUser question and answer.

    License

    MIT

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