Universal Rate Limiter
Modern, TypeScript-first rate limiting that works everywhere. No Redis required. Zero dependencies. Built for the edge.
npm install universal-rate-limiter
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pnpm add universal-rate-limiter
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yarn add universal-rate-limiter
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bun add universal-rate-limiterWorks Everywhere You Need It
One library, every JavaScript runtime. From browsers to serverless.
Universal
Browser, Node.js, Edge, Serverless - works everywhere JavaScript runs
Zero Dependencies
No external packages. Lightweight and tree-shakeable for minimal bundle size
TypeScript First
Fully typed with excellent IntelliSense support and type safety
Pluggable Storage
Memory, localStorage, or bring your own adapter. Flexible and extensible
Quick Start
Get up and running in seconds with our simple API
1import { createRateLimiter, MemoryStorage } from 'universal-rate-limiter';
2
3const limiter = createRateLimiter({
4 key: 'api-requests',
5 max: 10,
6 window: '1m',
7 storage: new MemoryStorage()
8});
9
10const result = await limiter.check();
11if (result.allowed) {
12 // Process the request
13 console.log(`Remaining: ${result.remaining}`);
14} else {
15 console.log(`Rate limited. Retry after ${result.retryAfter}ms`);
16}Perfect For Any Use Case
API Protection
Protect your REST or GraphQL APIs from abuse
Express Middleware
Drop-in middleware for Express applications
Next.js Edge
Rate limiting at the edge with Next.js middleware
Form Submissions
Prevent spam on contact forms and sign-ups
Client-Side Actions
React hook for limiting user interactions
Serverless Functions
Works seamlessly with AWS Lambda, Vercel, etc.
Ready to get started?
Install universal-rate-limiter and start protecting your applications in minutes