Lightning
A Swift multiplatform, single-threaded, non-blocking web and networking framework inspired by Node.js.
What is Lightning?
Lightning is a Swift-based multiplatform framework for building non-blocking web servers and networking applications. It provides an event-driven, single-threaded architecture inspired by Node.js, enabling high-performance I/O operations without the complexity of traditional threading models. The framework includes built-in support for HTTP routing, TCP communication, and functional reactive programming via StreamKit.
Swift developers building server-side applications, especially those who need high-performance web servers or TCP services on macOS or Linux. It's ideal for developers familiar with Node.js's non-blocking patterns but who prefer Swift's type safety and ecosystem.
Lightning offers a native Swift solution for non-blocking I/O, combining the performance benefits of libdispatch with a simplified single-threaded model. Its integrated FRP API and cross-platform support make it a compelling alternative to Node.js for Swift-centric projects, without requiring external reactive libraries.
Overview
A Swift Multiplatform Single-threaded Non-blocking Web and Networking Framework
Use Cases
Best For
- Building high-performance HTTP APIs in Swift
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