@ladjs/web is an open-source Node.js web server boilerplate that provides the HTTP server for Lad, a modern JavaScript web framework. Distributed as an npm package and maintained by Nick Baugh under the MIT license, it is meant to be installed with npm install @ladjs/web and referenced from Lad's own template as the starting point for new projects.
What is @ladjs/web?
@ladjs/web is the web server component of the Lad framework, described in its repository as "Web server for Lad." It runs on Node.js and is designed to be the default HTTP layer for applications built with Lad. The package is installed via npm and is listed in Lad's template directory, where the current usage example lives at web.js in the ladjs/lad repository. The repository metadata shows that it is built around the Express and Koa middleware ecosystems, making it compatible with a wide range of existing Node.js middleware.
Key Features
- Express and Koa compatibility — The repository topics list both Express and Koa, indicating the server is designed to work with middleware from both frameworks.
- Rate limiting — The topic list includes "rate" and "limiting," so the package provides built-in rate limiting to help control request traffic.
- Performance-oriented — Topics such as "performance," "fast," and "modern" reflect a focus on speed and current Node.js practices.
- Boilerplate starter — The package itself is a boilerplate, giving developers a preconfigured server base rather than requiring setup from scratch.
- Middleware support — The "middleware" topic confirms that the server is middleware-driven, so custom request handling can be added.
- Continuous integration — The repository includes a GitHub Actions CI badge, meaning the package is automatically tested.
Who is it for?
- Lad framework developers — Anyone building a Lad application needs an HTTP server; this package is the intended default for that framework.
- Node.js server developers — Developers who want a ready-made Express/Koa-compatible server with rate limiting can use this as a starting point.
- Teams standardizing on Lad — Organizations using Lad across projects get a consistent, maintained server component by depending on this package.
What can you do with @ladjs/web?
- Scaffold a new Lad project: Use the usage example in the Lad template to wire @ladjs/web into your application and start handling HTTP requests quickly.
- Protect an API with rate limiting: Rely on the built-in rate limiting feature to cap the number of requests a client can make.
- Extend with custom middleware: Add Express or Koa middleware to handle logging, authentication, body parsing, or other request-time concerns.
FAQ
Is @ladjs/web free?
Yes, @ladjs/web is open source and released under the MIT license, so you can use it freely in personal and commercial projects.
How do I install @ladjs/web?
Install it from npm by running npm install @ladjs/web in your Node.js project.
What is the relationship between Lad and @ladjs/web?
Lad is a Node.js web framework, and @ladjs/web is its web server package. It supplies the HTTP server layer that Lad applications run on.
Does @ladjs/web work with Express middleware?
The repository's topics include both Express and Koa, so it is designed to work with middleware from either ecosystem.
