Key Features
Everything you need to build modern applications, from scaffolding to deployment.
Lightning Fast
Built with Rust for blazing fast performance. Execute commands in milliseconds, not seconds.
Plugin System
Extend functionality with our plugin ecosystem. Build your own or use community plugins.
Secure by Default
Built-in security scanning, dependency auditing, and secret detection.
Smart Caching
Intelligent caching reduces build times by up to 80%. Never rebuild unchanged modules.
Cross-Platform
Works seamlessly on macOS, Linux, and Windows. One config, everywhere.
Zero Config
Sensible defaults that just work. Customize when you need to, not when you have to.
Why OpenForge?
We built OpenForge because existing tools were too slow, too complex, or too limiting. Our goal: give developers a tool that gets out of their way and lets them focus on building.
- ✓ 10x faster than traditional bundlers
- ✓ No lock-in — standard configurations
- ✓ Actively maintained by 200+ contributors
- ✓ MIT licensed — use it anywhere
How we compare
| Feature | OpenForge | Tool A | Tool B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Speed | ✓ 0.2s | 2.5s | 1.8s |
| Plugin System | ✓ Native | ✗ | Limited |
| Tree Shaking | ✓ Advanced | Basic | Basic |
| Hot Reload | ✓ Instant | ✓ | ✓ |
| License | ✓ MIT | MIT | Apache 2.0 |
Use Cases
From startups to enterprises, teams use OpenForge to ship faster.
Web Applications
Build React, Vue, or Svelte apps with optimized bundles and instant HMR.
Libraries & Packages
Publish to npm with proper ESM/CJS dual exports and TypeScript declarations.
Monorepos
Manage complex monorepos with workspace support and dependency tracking.
Roadmap
Complete rewrite with plugin support and improved performance.
Native monorepo and workspace configuration.
Distributed build caching for teams.
GUI for managing complex configurations.