AI-First Design
Built for AI-assisted development. Just mention @workflow/INIT_AGENT.md and describe your app. AI handles the rest.
Build production-ready applications 10x faster with built-in auth, database, and AI workflows

npx create-laju-app my-app && cd my-app
npm run migrate && npm run devThen mention in your AI assistant:
@workflow/INIT_AGENT.md
"I want to build a blog with posts, categories, and comments"npx create-laju-app my-app
cd my-app
npm install
cp .env.example .env
npm run migrate
npm run devVisit http://localhost:5555 — your app is running!
| Feature | Express.js | Laju |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Auth | ❌ Manual setup | ✅ Session + OAuth |
| Frontend | ❌ Not included | ✅ Svelte 5 + Inertia |
| Database | ❌ Bring your own | ✅ SQLite + Kysely |
| Testing | ❌ Manual config | ✅ Vitest + Playwright |
| Performance | 22k req/s | 258k req/s |
| Feature | Next.js | Laju |
|---|---|---|
| React Complexity | ⚠️ Required | ✅ Svelte (simpler) |
| Vercel Lock-in | ⚠️ Pushed | ✅ Self-host friendly |
| Built-in Auth | ❌ NextAuth setup | ✅ Included |
| API Routes | ❌ Separate | ✅ Direct integration |
| Hydration | ⚠️ Required | ✅ Optional SSR |
MIT License — Free for personal and commercial use.