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Launching: @wthek/fastify-middleware & @wthek/nestjs-middleware
Published on June 2, 2025 by Skillnter

 
We’re excited to officially open support for two modular middleware projects under the WTHek Collective — designed to help backend developers move faster with fewer headaches.  


🧩 @wthek/fastify-middleware

This package is all about DX-first Fastify development — starting with production-friendly middleware that removes boilerplate, encourages best practices, and works out of the box.
✅ Clean error handling
✅ Middleware composition helpers
✅ Built-in TypeScript types
✅ Sensible defaults that don’t get in your way
It’s lean, extensible, and built for teams who want to move fast without skipping the fundamentals.
📦 View on npm
 

🛠️ @wthek/nestjs-middleware — for both Express and Fastify setups 

Most NestJS middleware tools assume you're using Express. Ours doesn’t. 
@wthek/nestjs-middleware is built to support both HTTP engines — Express and Fastify — out of the box. You don’t need to choose or refactor to switch engines later. 
 ✅ Compatible with both Express and Fastify
 ✅ Structured error handling
 ✅ Lightweight and framework-aligned
 ✅ Ready for deeper DX and logging features 
This means whether you're starting with Express or migrating to Fastify for performance, your middleware stack can stay consistent. 
📦 View on npm
 
 

💡 Why This Matters

Middleware shouldn’t be an afterthought — it’s where performance, security, and developer sanity all meet. Our mission is to make clean, modular backend patterns easier to adopt for everyone, whether you're building a startup or contributing to OSS.
 
 

❤️ How You Can Help

If you believe in open tooling that prioritizes developer experience, you can support us by:
  • Backing this Collective
  • Sharing our projects with other devs
  • Opening issues, PRs, or feedback threads
  • Helping us expand documentation and real-world examples

Every contribution — financial or otherwise — helps us build middleware that truly supports modern backend work.
 
Thanks for being part of the journey.