adapter-node for Node.js Server
Package SvelteKit as a Node.js server for traditional hosting.
adapter-node for Node.js Server is a free Sveltejs Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 2 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Sveltejs Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
When to Use
Choose adapter-node when you need traditional Node.js hosting: SSR, form actions, server endpoints.
Install
Install the adapter.
npm install -D @sveltejs/adapter-nodeConfigure
Wire it up in svelte.config.js.
import adapter from "@sveltejs/adapter-node";
export default { kit: { adapter: adapter() } };Build
Run npm run build. The output goes to build/.
Run the Server
Start with Node.
ORIGIN=https://yoursite.com node buildEnvironment Variables
Use ORIGIN, PORT, HOST, and any custom vars your app expects.
Reverse Proxy
Run behind Nginx or Caddy for TLS, compression, and caching.
Process Manager
Use pm2 or systemd to keep the server running and restart on failure.
Cluster Mode
Run multiple Node instances behind a load balancer for higher throughput.
Docker
Common deployment: Dockerfile copies build/, runs node build.
Compared to Edge
Node servers handle long-lived connections better than edge functions; edge wins for global latency.
Quick Check
What command starts the server built with adapter-node?
Recap
adapter-node packages SvelteKit as a Node.js server, ideal for traditional hosting and full SSR features.
Frequently asked questions
Is the “adapter-node for Node.js Server” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “adapter-node for Node.js Server” is free to read here on the web, and the Sveltejs Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Sveltejs Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “adapter-node for Node.js Server”?
Package SvelteKit as a Node.js server for traditional hosting. You practise Sveltejs Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start Sveltejs Academy?
No prior experience is required. Sveltejs Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 2 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “adapter-node for Node.js Server” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this Sveltejs Academy lesson?
Yes. Every Sveltejs Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- adapter-static for Static Sites
- adapter-node for Node.js Server
- adapter-vercel and adapter-cloudflare
- Building and Previewing