Features
- File-based routing with nested layouts
- Server functions with RPC-style calls
- SSR, SSG, and client-side rendering modes
- Built on Vinxi and Nitro for universal deployment
- Type-safe server/client boundary
Pros
- Inherits SolidJS's top-tier performance
- Clean server function abstraction
- Flexible deployment via Nitro presets
Cons
- Young framework with evolving APIs
- Small community and limited learning resources
- Fewer deployment guides and examples
Overview
SolidStart is the official meta-framework for SolidJS, providing file-based routing, server-side rendering, and full-stack capabilities. Built on Vinxi (a framework-agnostic server layer) and Nitro (the universal server engine from Nuxt), SolidStart brings SolidJS’s fine-grained reactivity to full-stack applications.
SolidStart’s server functions let you write server-side code that is called directly from client components with full type safety. The framework handles the RPC boundary, serialization, and network calls automatically, giving you a seamless full-stack development experience powered by Solid’s reactive primitives.
When to Use
SolidStart is the natural choice for SolidJS projects that need server-side rendering, API routes, or full-stack capabilities. It’s ideal for developers who want Solid’s performance advantages in a complete application framework.
Getting Started
npm init solid@latest my-app
cd my-app && npm install && npm run dev// src/routes/index.tsx
export default function Home() {
return <h1>Hello, SolidStart!</h1>;
}