SWC
swc.rsRust-based platform for the next generation of fast developer tools
Dev Toolsrustjavascripttypescriptcompilerbundlertranspilerbuild-tools
About
SWC is an extensible, Rust-based compiler and bundler for JavaScript and TypeScript that is significantly faster than Babel. It supports compilation, minification, WebAssembly transforms, and integrations with tools like webpack, Rspack, and Jest. It is widely adopted by major frameworks and companies including Next.js, Vercel, and Shopify.
Problem
JavaScript/TypeScript compilation and bundling with tools like Babel is slow, creating bottlenecks in developer workflows.
For
JavaScript and TypeScript developers and toolchain builders
How it works
SWC compiles and minifies JavaScript/TypeScript files using a Rust-based engine, delivering up to 70x faster performance than Babel by leveraging multi-core processing.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched