> **Update (April 20, 2022):** Snowpack is no longer actively maintained and is not recommended for new projects.
> 
> Check out [Vite](https://vitejs.dev/) for a well-maintained Snowpack alternative.  
> See also: [esbuild](https://esbuild.github.io/), [parcel](https://parceljs.org/)

<h1>Snowpack</h1>

Snowpack is a lightning-fast frontend build tool, designed to leverage JavaScript's native module system (<a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Statements/import">known as ESM</a>). It is an alternative to heavier, more complex bundlers like webpack or Parcel in your development workflow.

### Key Features

- Develop faster, with a dev server that starts up in **50ms or less.**
- See changes reflected [instantly in the browser.](https://www.snowpack.dev/concepts/hot-module-replacement)
- Integrate your favorite bundler for a [production-optimized build.](https://www.snowpack.dev/concepts/build-pipeline)
- Enjoy out-of-the-box support for [TypeScript, JSX, CSS Modules and more.](https://www.snowpack.dev/reference/supported-files)
- Connect your favorite tools with [third-party plugins.](https://www.snowpack.dev/plugins)

**💁 More info at the official [Snowpack website ➞](https://snowpack.dev)**

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> **Contributor Guidelines:** [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md)  
> **License:** [MIT](https://github.com/withastro/snowpack/blob/main/LICENSE)