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Rolldown

Fast JavaScript/TypeScript bundler written in Rust with Rollup-compatible APIs.

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LicenseMIT
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Rust Rollup BundlerFast Bundler RustDeveloper ToolsVite Next GenModule Bundler
Overview

Why consider Rolldown?

Rolldown is an open-source, Rust-powered JavaScript and TypeScript bundler developed by the Vite core team. Designed to serve as the future bundler for Vite, Rolldown matches Rollup's rich plugin ecosystem while achieving build speeds comparable to esbuild.

Guided learning

Learn Rolldown by building

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

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Overview of Rolldown

Rolldown delivers high-speed Rust bundling with full compatibility for Rollup output formats and plugins.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install -D @rolldown/node

Rolldown is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Rolldown FAQs

Rolldown 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.

Rolldown 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.

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