exact

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exact is a universal React framework for building web applications with support for both server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG). The current stable version is 1.0.1 (August 2024), with monthly releases. It differentiates itself from Next.js by offering a minimal, framework-agnostic approach with zero configuration, automatic code splitting, and built-in TypeScript support. The package was originally a different utility (v0.x) but was renamed for the React framework. It is designed for modern React development with ESM and CommonJS support.

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exact

web-frameworkjavascriptv2.2.1

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Pass rate

0/ 6

Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

18–22

musl

18–22

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v? · npm install

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

node 18–226 runs

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glibc

node 18–226 runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

default

✓ import exact from 'exact'

✗ const exact = require('exact')

Default import is the main entry point. CommonJS require works but ESM is preferred since v1.0.

render

✓ import { render } from 'exact'

✗ import render from 'exact'

Named export for server-side rendering. Not a default export.

StaticRouter

✓ import { StaticRouter } from 'exact'

Used for static site generation. TypeScript types are included.

Creates a basic server that renders a React component to string using exact.createServer.

import exact from 'exact'; import React from 'react'; const App = () => <h1>Hello, Exact!</h1>; const server = exact.createServer({ port: 3000 }); server.renderToString(<App />).then(html => { console.log(html); });

Debug

Known issues

breakingThe package was renamed from v0.x (a different utility) to v1.0 (React framework). All APIs changed.

fix

Update to v1.0 and rewrite code using the new React framework APIs.

affects: >=1.0.0

deprecatedCommonJS require() may be deprecated in future versions. Use ESM imports.

fix

Use import instead of require.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaAutomatic code splitting requires dynamic import() syntax. Static imports will bundle all code.

fix

Use dynamic import() for route-based code splitting.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaServer-side rendering requires Node.js 14 or higher.

fix

Upgrade Node.js to version 14+ or use static export.

affects: >=1.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Module not found: Can't resolve 'exact'

Package not installed or version <1.0.0 (old package).

fix

Run 'npm install exact@1.0.1' and ensure import path is correct.

TypeError: exact.createServer is not a function

Using default import but the function is not exported as default.

fix

Use named import: import { createServer } from 'exact'.

SyntaxError: Cannot use import statement outside a module

Running ESM code in a CommonJS module.

fix

Add 'type': 'module' in package.json or use .mjs extension.

Upgrade

Version history

2.2.1latest on npm

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Dependencies

reactrequiredPeer dependency required for rendering React components.

react-domrequiredPeer dependency required for rendering React components in the browser.

Agent activity

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Resources

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/exact ↗

homepagehttps://exactjs.dev ↗