Bun - Fast JavaScript Runtime & Package Manager

We use Bun for dependency management and tooling. It provides fast installs, a built-in JavaScript/TypeScript runtime, and a single toolchain for scripts and package management.

Installation

Follow the official installation instructions.

Quick Start

# Install dependencies
bun install

# Run dev server
bun dev

Why Bun?

• Fast: Installs and runs scripts quickly with a modern runtime.
• Unified: One tool for package management, scripts, and TypeScript execution.
• Reproducible: Lockfile (bun.lockb) ensures consistent environments.
• Simple: Minimal setup and fewer moving parts.

Key Commands

bun install         # Install dependencies
bun add <package>   # Add dependency
bun remove <pkg>    # Remove dependency
bun run <script>    # Run package.json script
bun update          # Update all dependencies
bunx <pkg>          # Run package without installing

Alternatives Considered

• npm: Standard but slower, duplicates dependencies across projects.
• yarn: Fragmented ecosystem after v2 (Berry), added complexity.
• pnpm: Fast and efficient, but we prefer a single Bun toolchain.

Documentation