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Getting Started with HonoX

Learn how to build full-stack applications with HonoX, the meta-framework built on top of Hono. This comprehensive guide covers routing, middleware, and deployment strategies.

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June 28, 2026

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Getting Started with HonoX

HonoX is a powerful meta-framework built on top of Hono that enables you to build full-stack web applications with ease.

What is HonoX?

HonoX combines the simplicity of Hono with advanced features like:

  • File-based routing
  • Server-side rendering (SSR)
  • Static site generation (SSG)
  • Islands architecture for interactive components

Installation

npm create honox@latest

Project Structure

A typical HonoX project looks like:

my-app/
  ├── app/
  │   ├── routes/       # File-based routing
  │   ├── components/   # Reusable components
  │   └── islands/      # Client-side interactive components
  ├── public/           # Static assets
  └── package.json

Creating Your First Route

Create a new file app/routes/about.tsx:

import { createRoute } from "honox/factory";

export default createRoute((c) => {
  return c.render(
    <div>
      <h1>About Page</h1>
      <p>Welcome to my HonoX app!</p>
    </div>
  );
});

Conclusion

HonoX provides a modern, fast, and flexible way to build web applications. Give it a try!