Dagger.js
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Dagger.js
TL;DR: dagger.js is a buildless, runtime-only micro-framework that plays nicely with native Web Components. It uses HTML-first directives (e.g. +click, +load) so you can ship a page by dropping a single <script> from a CDN—no bundlers, no compile step. Why I built it Modern stacks are powerful
What is Dagger.js?
Dagger.js is a lightweight, runtime-only micro-framework designed for building web applications with native Web Components. It requires no build tools, bundlers, or compilation step—developers can add a single script tag from a CDN and begin working immediately. The framework uses HTML-first directives (such as +click and +load) to enable interactive functionality directly within markup, allowing developers to write declarative UI without JSX, DSLs, or complex abstractions. It operates purely at runtime with no virtual DOM, keeping applications lightweight and performant. Dagger.js is built for developers who prefer working with plain HTML and native JavaScript while maintaining clean, simple code. It eliminates common friction points in modern web development by removing the need for build configuration, bundling processes, and learning curve-heavy abstractions. The framework is open source and available on GitHub, making it suitable for projects ranging from simple interactive pages to more substantial applications where developers want to avoid tooling complexity. It appeals to those seeking a straightforward alternative to heavier frontend frameworks, while still providing structure and interactivity through its directive-based system.
Key Features
- Buildless, runtime-only micro-framework that works directly in the browser with a single script tag
- HTML-first directives (e.g. +click, +load) for declarative event handling without complex syntax
- Native Web Components support with zero virtual DOM overhead
- Zero learning curve using plain HTML and native JavaScript with no JSX or DSLs
- No compilation step or bundlers required—drop a CDN script and start coding
- Lightweight framework focused on simplicity and performance for modern web development
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