Nuxt
Full-stack framework for Vue
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Nuxt is a full-stack Vue framework offering file-based routing, auto-imports, and configurable SSR/SSG out of the box.
- for
- Vue developers building production-ready web applications.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Zero-config setup — Start coding with Vue or TypeScript immediately; Nuxt handles all configuration.
- Multiple rendering modes — Choose server-side rendering, client-side rendering, or static-site generation per page.
- File-based routing & layouts — Create routes and reusable layouts simply by adding files to the pages directory.
- Auto-imports & composables — Components, composables and APIs are auto-imported, reducing boilerplate.
- Built-in data fetching — Use async components and Nuxt composables to fetch data universally.
- SEO & meta handling — Generate indexable pages with automatic meta tag management.
- Modular ecosystem — Extend functionality with 200+ official and community modules.
- Type-safe with TypeScript — Automatic type generation and tsconfig support for type-safe development.
Use cases
- Build a marketing website with static generation for fast load times.
- Create a dynamic dashboard that uses server-side rendering for SEO.
- Develop a full-stack e-commerce app with API routes and middleware.
Nuxt vs alternatives
 Nuxt |  Next.js |  Remix |  Astro |  SvelteKit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Full-stack Vue apps with SSR/SSG | React full-stack framework | Standard-compliant React framework | Content-first web sites | Svelte-based full-stack apps |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Nuxt vs Next.js: Next.js is React-based, while Nuxt targets Vue developers.
- Nuxt vs Remix: Remix focuses on web standards and React, whereas Nuxt provides Vue-centric conventions.
- Nuxt vs Astro: Astro is content-driven and framework-agnostic; Nuxt is a full-stack Vue framework.
- Nuxt vs SvelteKit: SvelteKit uses Svelte instead of Vue and has its own routing model.
Nuxt FAQ
Do I need to configure a bundler manually?+
No, Nuxt uses Vite (or your choice of bundler) automatically, providing instant HMR out of the box.
Can I mix SSR and static pages in the same project?+
Yes, Nuxt lets you select rendering mode per page, supporting SSR, SSG, or client-side rendering.
How does Nuxt handle routing?+
Routing is file-based; placing a Vue file in the pages folder creates a route automatically.
Is Nuxt free to use?+
Yes, Nuxt is 100 % open source under the MIT license.
What kind of modules are available?+
Over 200 modules exist, including UI libraries, content management, image optimization, and linting.
Can I write server-side code with Nuxt?+
Yes, you can add API routes in the server/api directory using Nitro as the server engine.
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