NodeLink
A modern Lavalink alternative built entirely in Node.js.
Lightweight, modular, and optimized for real-time performance.
It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel — it just makes it spin with less weight. 🌿
Why NodeLink?
Built for modern infrastructure, designed for performance.
100% Node.js
No external runtimes. No Java installation required. NodeLink compiles natively and runs anywhere Node.js runs, making deployment simpler than ever.
Real-time Filters
Built-in EQ, Timescale, Tremolo, and Compressor with zero latency.
WASM Decoding
Powered by WebAssembly and native modules for precise, bit-perfect audio processing.
Multi-Source Support
Smart Clustering
Worker-based model scales automatically across CPU cores.
Quick Start
Get up and running in seconds. NodeLink requires Node.js v22 or higher.
Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/PerformanC/NodeLink.gitEnter directory
cd NodeLinkInstall & Run
# Copy config & startcp config.default.js config.jsnpm run start# Copy config & startcp config.default.js config.jsyarn start# Copy config & startcp config.default.js config.jspnpm start# Copy config & startcp config.default.js config.jsbun startMemory Efficiency
NodeLink is designed to respect your resources. It uses a worker-based architecture where each process manages its own players and buffers.
- ~50MB at Startup
- ~24MB when Idle
- +4MB per Active Player (avg)
Architecture
Workers act as autonomous mini-instances. This reduces bottlenecks and keeps stability even under heavy load. The modular structure allows swapping components without touching the core server.
Join the Community
Made with ⚡ and curiosity by PerformanC and Ecliptia 💙BRAZIL 🇧🇷
Released under the BSD 2-Clause License.