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url: /about.md
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  Learn about Kubb's origin, philosophy, and plugin-based architecture. Discover
  why it's the meta framework for code generation and why it's named after the
  Swedish lawn game Kubb.
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# About Kubb

## The Meta Framework for Code Generation

Kubb is the meta framework for code generation.

Like Next.js on top of React, Kubb is a meta framework on top of code generation. Your OpenAPI specification is the source of truth; Kubb provides the pipeline, [plugins](/docs/5.x/guide/concepts/plugins), and extensibility you need.

Every output format is an independent plugin. The core is intentionally minimal. Plugins compose. You bring your spec, configure the outputs you need, and Kubb generates everything in one `kubb generate` run: TypeScript types, API clients, React Query hooks, Zod schemas, MSW handlers, and Faker mocks.

## What does "Kubb" mean?

Kubb is named after the popular Swedish lawn game [Kubb](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kubb). The name reflects the project's philosophy: just as the game Kubb uses wooden blocks (kubbar), our Kubb uses modular plugins as building blocks.

The name is short, sounds like "cube" (fitting for a modular system), and happens to be Stijn's favorite summer game.

## Project philosophy

Every feature in Kubb is implemented as a separate [plugin](/docs/5.x/guide/concepts/plugins). This is what makes Kubb a *meta* framework rather than a fixed code generator: there is no monolithic output, only composable pieces you assemble.

### Current focus

Kubb currently specializes in generating TypeScript code from OpenAPI/Swagger specifications. To add support for a new specification format, you write a new [adapter](/docs/5.x/guide/concepts/adapters). The entire plugin ecosystem works unchanged on top of it.

## Creator and maintainer

Kubb is created and maintained by [Stijn Van Hulle](https://stijnvanhulle.be).

Follow [@stijnvanhulle on BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/stijnvanhulle.bsky.social) for release announcements, new plugins, and development notes.

## Community and contributions

Use [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/kubb-labs/kubb/discussions) for questions, [Discord](https://discord.gg/shfBFeczrm) for real-time chat, and [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/kubb-labs/kubb/issues) for bugs and feature requests.

Kubb is MIT-licensed and open to contributions. Bug fixes, new plugins, and documentation improvements are all welcome. See the [plugin guide](/docs/5.x/guide/going-further/creating-plugins) to build your own.

## Support the project

If Kubb saves you time, consider [sponsoring on GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/stijnvanhulle).