Introduction

MikroRoom is an ultralight video meeting tool built with WebRTC. Zero frameworks, zero bloat.

What is MikroRoom?

MikroRoom is a self-hosted video conferencing solution that prioritizes simplicity and performance. Built with vanilla TypeScript and Node.js, it provides everything you need for video meetings without the overhead of heavy frameworks.

Key Features

• Zero Dependencies - Pure Node.js + TypeScript with no runtime dependencies
• WebRTC - Peer-to-peer video/audio with efficient signaling
• Modern Vanilla Stack - No React, no frameworks, just clean JavaScript
• Self-Hosted - Full control over your data and infrastructure
• Lightweight - Fast loading, minimal resource usage
• Production-Ready - Built-in security, rate limiting, and monitoring

Perfect For

• Small teams (< 8 participants)
• Privacy-conscious organizations
• Self-hosted environments
• Developers who want control
• Learning WebRTC fundamentals

Architecture Overview

MikroRoom consists of two main components:

• Backend: Node.js HTTP server with WebSocket signaling
• Frontend: Vanilla TypeScript compiled with esbuild
• WebRTC: P2P mesh topology for direct connections

The backend handles signaling and room management, while actual media (video/audio) flows directly between participants via WebRTC, ensuring low latency and privacy.

Quick Example

Get a meeting room running in 3 commands:

npm install
npm run build
npm start

Then open http://localhost:3000 in your browser!

Next Steps

Ready to dive in? Head to the Installation guide to set up your first MikroRoom instance.