Ant

Lightweight JS runtime.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Smaller binary, 100% compatibility, fast package installation. Supports TypeScript with no build step. Includes a VM-isolated sandbox as core functionality with capability-based security.

Tradeoffs

No docs. Is writing a JS runtime in C a good idea in 2026?

Is Ant a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2026-07-16. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers needing a lightweight JavaScript runtime with TypeScript support

Why consider it

It provides fast package installation

Keep in mind

It lacks documentation

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2026-07-16. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

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