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QuickJS

Small and embeddable Javascript engine supporting ES2023 specification by Fabrice Bellard.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars18.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Es2023 CompliantQuickjs RuntimeFabrice BellardDeveloper ToolsEmbedded Js Engine
Overview

Why consider QuickJS?

QuickJS is an open-source, ultra-compact embeddable JavaScript engine written in C by Fabrice Bellard and Charlie Gordon. Fully compliant with ES2023 specifications, QuickJS starts in under 1 millisecond and runs complex JS scripts with minimal memory overhead.

Guided learning

Learn QuickJS by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of QuickJS

QuickJS embeds full ECMAScript runtimes directly into native C/C++ applications.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/bellard/quickjs.git
2cd quickjs && make && sudo make install
3qjs my_script.js

QuickJS is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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QuickJS FAQs

QuickJS is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

QuickJS is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

QuickJS is listed as an alternative to Duktape. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.