Vercel Labs Ships scriptc, a TypeScript-to-Native Compiler That Leaves the JavaScript Engine Behind



Posted on Fri Sep 25 2026 | 11:19 am


Vercel Labs has introduced scriptc, an experimental compiler that converts TypeScript into small native executables without relying on Node, V8, or a JavaScript engine. It uses the TypeScript compiler for type checking and can output C or WebAssembly code. Initial benchmarks show faster startup times and lower memory usage than Node, though it experiences slower execution speeds.




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