applesauce

Developers can build Nostr web clients with applesauce, a collection of TypeScript libraries.

github.com/hzrd149/applesauce
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About applesauce

Applesauce is a collection of TypeScript libraries designed to simplify the development of Nostr web clients, and is used in the noStrudel Nostr client. It provides core tools for building Nostr-compatible web applications. The project includes a dedicated React package with hooks and providers for integrating Applesauce into React components, as well as an MCP server that enables AI agents to perform semantic searches over its documentation and code examples to assist with Nostr application development.

Key features

  • TypeScript libraries for Nostr web client development
  • React package with hooks and providers for integration
  • MCP server for AI agent semantic search of docs and code
  • Installable via npm, pnpm, or yarn
  • Includes vitest test suite and typedoc documentation
  • Used in the production noStrudel Nostr client
Best for: Developers building Nostr web clients, particularly those using React or AI-powered development tools.
Good for
  • Used in the production noStrudel Nostr web client
  • Includes pre-built React hooks and providers for easy integration
  • Provides MCP server support for AI-assisted development workflows
Watch out for
  • The repository is not marked as open source
  • No self-hosting option is mentioned for the MCP server

applesauce at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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applesauce FAQ

What is Applesauce?
A collection of TypeScript libraries for building Nostr web clients.
Does Applesauce support React development?
Yes, the applesauce-react package provides hooks and providers for React components.
What does the Applesauce MCP server do?
It provides semantic search over Applesauce documentation and code examples for AI agents via the Model Context Protocol.
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