A modern, zero-dependency C++ web framework for building scalable, resource-efficient REST APIs, microservices and WebSocket servers.
#zero-dependency
Best open-source zero-dependency libraries and tools (2026)
Zero-dependency projects pull in no third-party packages at runtime, which keeps installs small and avoids dependency conflicts. Check the language and runtime you need, since these libraries target different ecosystems. frappe/charts renders simple responsive SVG charts, while licia offers over 400 micro modules you can import one at a time. oatpp is a C++ framework for REST APIs and WebSocket servers, though it has been quiet for about 12 months.
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A zero-dependency JavaScript utility library of over 400 small, independently importable micro modules for everyday coding tasks.
CLI and Claude skill that turns a source tree into a page-exact Chinese software-copyright (软著) registration PDF, with manual and form checklist.
A zero-dependency TypeScript library for building animated, step-by-step code explainers that render to SVG in the browser or on Cloudflare Workers and Node.
A zero-dependency JavaScript library for rendering simple, responsive SVG charts with a GitHub-inspired look.