gofiber/fiber

Analysis updated 2026-05-18

★ 39,690GoAudience · developerComplexity · 3/5LicenseSetup · easy

Mindmap

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  root((Fiber))
    What it does
      Build web servers
      Create REST APIs
      Handle HTTP requests
    Design philosophy
      Express-inspired
      Familiar patterns
      Developer friendly
    Key strengths
      High performance
      Speed optimized
      Flexible routing
    Tech stack
      Go language
      HTTP framework
      Backend tooling

mindmap root((Fiber)) What it does Build web servers Create REST APIs Handle HTTP requests Design philosophy Express-inspired Familiar patterns Developer friendly Key strengths High performance Speed optimized Flexible routing Tech stack Go language HTTP framework Backend tooling

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Build REST APIs and microservices in Go with Express-like routing and middleware patterns.

USE CASE 2

Create high-performance web servers that handle concurrent requests efficiently.

USE CASE 3

Develop backend applications using familiar web framework conventions if you know Express.

What is it built with?

GoHTTP

How does it compare?

	gofiber/fiber	go-gorm/gorm	photoprism/photoprism
Stars	39,690	39,729	39,629
Language	Go	Go	Go
Setup difficulty	easy	easy	moderate
Complexity	3/5	2/5	4/5
Audience	developer	developer	general

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Use freely for any purpose including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

Fiber is a web framework written in the Go programming language. It is described as inspired by Express, which is a well-known web framework, and it follows a similar design philosophy. This means Go developers can build web servers and API backends using patterns and conventions that will feel familiar to those who have worked with Express. The topics highlight speed, flexibility, and friendliness as defining characteristics. Based on the description and topics, this appears to be a tool for building HTTP servers and web applications in Go that prioritizes developer experience and performance. The README was not available, so a deeper breakdown of features and configuration is not possible from the provided data alone.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

Show me how to set up a basic HTTP server with Fiber and create a simple GET endpoint.

Prompt 2

How do I add middleware to a Fiber application for logging and error handling?

Prompt 3

Create a REST API with Fiber that handles POST requests and returns JSON responses.

Prompt 4

What are the performance benchmarks of Fiber compared to other Go web frameworks?

Frequently asked questions

What is fiber?

A fast, Express-inspired web framework for building HTTP servers and APIs in Go with a focus on developer experience and performance.

What language is fiber written in?

Mainly Go. The stack also includes Go, HTTP.

What license does fiber use?

Use freely for any purpose including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is fiber to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is fiber for?

Mainly developer.

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