hono
Efficiently develop Hono applications using Hono CLI. Supports documentation search, API reference lookup, request testing, and bundle optimization.
Best use case
hono is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Efficiently develop Hono applications using Hono CLI. Supports documentation search, API reference lookup, request testing, and bundle optimization.
Teams using hono should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/hono/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How hono Compares
| Feature / Agent | hono | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Efficiently develop Hono applications using Hono CLI. Supports documentation search, API reference lookup, request testing, and bundle optimization.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Hono Skill
Develop Hono applications efficiently using Hono CLI (`@hono/cli`).
## Setup
You can use Hono CLI without global installation via npx:
```bash
npx @hono/cli <command>
```
Or install globally (optional):
```bash
npm install -g @hono/cli
```
## Commands for AI
### 1. Search Documentation
```bash
hono search "<query>" --pretty
```
Search for Hono APIs and features. Use `--pretty` for human-readable output.
### 2. View Documentation
```bash
hono docs [path]
```
Display detailed documentation for a specific path found in search results.
**Examples:**
```bash
hono docs /docs/api/context
hono docs /docs/api/hono
hono docs /docs/helpers/factory
```
### 3. Request Testing
```bash
# GET request
hono request [file] -P /path
# POST request
hono request [file] -X POST -P /api/users -d '{"name": "test"}'
# Request with headers
hono request [file] -H "Authorization: Bearer token" -P /api/protected
```
Uses `app.request()` internally, so no server startup required for testing.
### 4. Optimization & Bundling
```bash
# Bundle optimization
hono optimize [entry] -o dist/index.js
# With minification
hono optimize [entry] -o dist/index.js --minify
# Specify target (cloudflare-workers, deno, etc.)
hono optimize [entry] -t cloudflare-workers
```
## Development Workflow
1. **Research**: Use `hono search` → `hono docs` to investigate APIs and features
2. **Implement**: Write the code
3. **Test**: Use `hono request` to test endpoints
4. **Optimize**: Use `hono optimize` for production builds when needed
## Guidelines
- Always search with `hono search` before implementing unfamiliar APIs
- Use `--pretty` flag with `hono search` (default output is JSON)
- `hono request` works without starting an HTTP server
- Search for middleware usage with `hono search "middleware name"`Related Skills
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