What is the Valence framework ?

Valence is a minimalist JavaScript UI framework focused on reactive signals and tiny bundles, built openly on GitHub for web apps.

Is Valence better than React?

Not a replacement — lighter for simple apps, but lacks React's vast ecosystem. Great for perf-critical SPAs.

How do I get started with Valence?

NPM install @valence/core, check the GitHub readme for a 5-min todo example. No config needed.

📦 Open Source Projects

Valence: The Solo Dev's Open Framework That Slipped Under the Radar

Scrolling Reddit at 2 AM, I spot a post that stops me cold: a dev announcing Valence, his framework forged in the open. Twenty years in tech tells me most vanish — but this one's different.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

Screenshot of Reddit post announcing Valence open-source framework

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Valence is a solo-built, minimalist JS framework emphasizing signals and zero deps. 𝕏
Transparency in development sets it apart in a hype-filled ecosystem. 𝕏
Niche potential for perf-focused devs, but ecosystem growth needed for mass adoption. 𝕏

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