Create a REST API in Hono

Learn how to create a rest api in Hono with step-by-step instructions and production-ready code snippets.

Overview

This guide will walk you through create a rest api in Hono. We've found 8 relevant code snippets to help you get started.

Prerequisites

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, install any required dependencies for create a rest api:

npm install hono @hono/node-server

Step 2: Copy the Code

Use our pre-built snippets to implement create a rest api:

Step 3: Test Your Implementation

Verify that your implementation works correctly:

npm test
# or
npm run test:watch

Available Snippets for This Topic

Node.js Server

Production-ready Hono server for Node.js with @hono/node-server

npx hanma add hono-basic --framework hono

Bun Server

Production-ready Hono server optimized for Bun runtime

npx hanma add hono-bun --framework hono

Deno Server

Production-ready Hono server for Deno runtime

npx hanma add hono-deno --framework hono

Cloudflare Workers

Hono server for Cloudflare Workers with typed bindings

npx hanma add hono-cloudflare-workers --framework hono

AWS Lambda

Hono server for AWS Lambda with API Gateway

npx hanma add hono-lambda --framework hono

Rate Limiter

Rate limiting with multiple presets

npx hanma add hono-rate-limiter --framework hono

JWT Authentication

JWT middleware with RBAC support

npx hanma add hono-jwt --framework hono

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I implement create a rest api in Hono?
Follow the step-by-step guide above. Each step includes code examples and explanations. You can also browse the related snippets for more implementation details.
Are these code examples production-ready?
Yes, all snippets are designed for production use. However, always review and adapt the code to your specific requirements before deployment.
Can I use this guide with Hono v2?
This guide is written for the current stable version. Check the framework documentation for version-specific differences.
Where can I find more examples?
Browse our complete snippet library for more code examples and implementations.