1. Introduction
This proposal defines a list of keys that represent various runtime environments. These keys can be used in a variety of ways, and should be considered a reliable representation of the given runtime. For example, they may be used in a project configuration file to indicate the given project supports the specified runtime. This specification does not detail how the keys can be used; that is left up to community developed tools. The point of this proposal is too only define what the keys are in order to prevent conflicts and give users a reliable list of platforms they can build tooling around.
2. Keys
2.1. Cloudflare - workerd
The JavaScript / Wasm runtime that powers Cloudflare Workers.
Key: workerd
Website: https://workers.cloudflare.com/
Repository: https://github.com/cloudflare/workerd
2.2. Deno Land - Deno
A modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript.
Key: deno
Website: https://deno.com
Repository: https://github.com/denoland/deno
2.3. Meta - React Native
Create native apps for Android and iOS using React.
Key: react-native
Website: https://reactnative.dev/
Repository: https://github.com/facebook/react-native
2.4. Netlify - Edge Functions ## {#}
Edge Functions connect the Netlify platform and workflow with an open runtime standard at the network edge.
Key: TODO: <key>
Website: https://docs.netlify.com/edge-functions/overview/
Repository: https://github.com/netlify/edge-functions
2.5. OpenJS Foundation - Electron
Build cross-platform desktop apps with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Key: electron
Website: https://www.electronjs.org/
Repository: https://github.com/electron/electron
2.6. OpenJS Foundation - Node.js
Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment.
Key: node
Website: https://nodejs.org
Repository: https://github.com/nodejs/node
2.7. Oven - Bun
Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, transpiler and package manager - all in one.
Key: bun
Website: https://bun.sh/
Repository: https://github.com/oven-sh/bun
2.8. Vercel - Edge Runtime
Developing, testing, and defining the runtime Web APIs for Edge infrastructure.
Key: edge
Website: https://edge-runtime.vercel.app/
Repository: https://github.com/vercel/edge-runtime
3. Key Management
3.1. Adding a key
All JavaScript runtimes are welcome to create a key and add it to this list. New keys must not conflict with another existing key. Runtime entries on this list are encouraged, but not required, to participate in the community group.
To propose a new key, create a pull request in runtime-keys repository that adds the desired key to the index.bs file using the following format:
## <Runtime Organization> - <Runtime Name> ## {#<Runtime Key>}
<Runtime Description>
Key: `<Runtime Key>`
Website: [<Runtime Website> ](<Runtime Website> )
Repository: [<Runtime Repository> ](<Runtime Repository> )
The key should be inserted in alphabetical order based on the first character of the Runtime Organization
Keys should meaningfully represent the relative runtime and be a simple, string-like value so it can be used in common configuration formats such as JSON and YAML.
Entry pull requests must be approved by at least two active members of the community group that are not directly affiliated with the proposed runtime.
3.2. Modifying a key
Modifying an entry requires opening a pull request and recieving two approvals from active community group members not affiliated with the relative runtime project.
Modifications can be made to aspects such as the Organization, Name, Description, Website, and Repository. Aside from extraordinary circumstances, to prevent breaking tools built around this list, Keys are not modifiable. Keys may be deprecated to indicate inactive runtime projects.
Deprecated Keys may be undeprecated and claimed by another runtime.
To deprecate or undeprecate a key, open a pull request adding or removing <b>[Deprecated]</b> from the Name:
+ ## <b>[Deprecated]</b> <Runtime Organization> - <Runtime Name> ## {#<Runtime Key>}
- ## <Runtime Organization> - <Runtime Name> ## {#<Runtime Key>}