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Reason for selection

TanStack Start promises a Next-like full-stack experience minus the Vercel lock-in, with first-class routing, SSR/streaming and server RPCs. Exploring it expands our hosting options.

Key questions

  • DX vs Next JS (fast refresh, RSC support, docs).
  • Deployment flexibility to non-Vercel hosts.
  • Migration path from Next JS projects.
  • How well does it handle server components and auth flows?

Assessment approach

  1. Build a small full-stack POC (AI, auth, RSC, Supabase) in our mo-stack.
  2. Repeat inside an AI-agentic IDE to gauge productivity delta.
  3. Evaluate MCP server integration.

Potential testers

  • Senior full-stack devs (Fuzzy, Birdy, Milk).

Notes

Curious to see how the built-in MCP server accelerates agent workflows.

Hold

Tanstack Start is a full-stack React framework powered by TanStack Router. It provides a full-document SSR, streaming, server functions, bundling, and more using tools like Nitro and Vite.

MOHARA has placed TanStack Start in the “Hold” ring of our tech radar as we evaluate its maturity and potential benefits. As part of the TanStack ecosystem—which includes industry standards like TanStack Query—TanStack Start builds on this robust foundation. If adopted, it could serve as a replacement or alternative to our current use of Next.js and the T3 Framework. A key advantage of TanStack Start is its potential to broaden our hosting options, reducing our reliance on Vercel. As such, it will be carefully assessed to determine its fit for our needs.