oRPC is a tool designed to simplify the creation of APIs that are end-to-end type-safe and compliant with OpenAPI standards. This ensures that the inputs, outputs, and errors are consistently type-checked from the client to the server.
Key features:
- End-to-End Type Safety - Guarantees type-safe interactions between client and server.
- First-Class OpenAPI - Built-in support for OpenAPI standards.
- Contract-First Development - Allows for API contract definition prior to implementation.
- First-Class OpenTelemetry - Integrates seamlessly for enhanced observability.
- Framework Integrations - Works with popular frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular.
- Server Actions - Compatible with React Server Actions on Next.js.
- Standard Schema Support - Supports schema validators such as Zod and Valibot.
- Native Types - Handles native types like Date and File.
- Lazy Router - Improves cold start times with lazy routing.
- Multi-Runtime Support - Operates efficiently on platforms like Cloudflare and Deno.
This tool is particularly beneficial for developers looking to build robust APIs with a focus on type safety and observability.