algernon

Small self-contained pure-Go web server with Lua, Teal, Markdown, Ollama, HTTP/2, QUIC, Redis, TypeScript, SQLite and PostgreSQL support

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3.0k stars149 forksLast push Sep 18, 2026 JavaScript BSD-3-Clause

Decision brief

Algernon is a lightweight pure-Go web server that supports Lua, Teal, Markdown, HTTP/2, QUIC among other technologies, suitable for developers needing fast local server setup with multiple language and database support.

Good fit when

For quick development of cross-platform applications leveraging Go and TypeScript
When live-reload feature is required during the early stages of application development

Avoid when

In scenarios where extensive documentation or complex setup procedures are expected, as Algernon offers a minimalist approach without comprehensive guides
If project requires MySQL support because Algernon specifically supports PostgreSQL and SQLite but not MySQL

Observed Jul 17, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Maintenance and security

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Maintenance: Very active (1d since push); As of Sep 20, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Personal account; As of Sep 20, 2026
Security (OSV): No lockfile; As of Jul 15, 2026

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Install

npm install algernon

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Overview

Algernon is a lightweight server written in Go that supports multiple languages and databases.

Capability facts

Languages: javascript
Source: github.language · Sep 20, 2026

README

Web server with built in support for HTTP/2, HTTP/3 (QUIC), Lua, Teal, Markdown, Pongo2, HyperApp, Amber, Sass(SCSS), GCSS, JSX, TypeScript, Ollama (LLMs), BoltDB (built in, stores the database in a file, like SQLite), Redis, Valkey, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, MySQL, MSSQL, IPv...

For agents

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