What is Kono API gateway?

Kono's an open-source API gateway built for easy extension via Go plugins and Lua scripts — no forking required.

How does Kono compare to KrakenD?

Kono cuts boilerplate from 60+ lines to four methods; uses direct http objects, not wrappers, and faster LuaJIT via sockets.

Early signs yes on perf, but run your own benchmarks — lacks Kong's battle scars yet.

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Most API gateways promise extensibility. Kono delivers it in a 100-line plugin — no wrappers, no registerers, just Go code that works.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read

Kono slashes API gateway plugin boilerplate to four simple methods — no more interface{} hell. 𝕏
Lumos Lua scripting via Unix sockets beats embedded interpreters for speed and simplicity. 𝕏
True extensibility without forking: a rare win in a field full of PR promises. 𝕏

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