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Axios → Native fetch

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Native fetch is available in all modern runtimes (Node 18+, browsers, Deno, Bun). Removes a dependency and works seamlessly with Next.js caching.

Estimated: 1-3h · 5 steps
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Step 1: Remove Axios
npm uninstall axios
Step 2: Replace GET requests

axios.get(url).then(r => r.data) → fetch(url).then(r => r.json()). Note: fetch doesn't throw on 4xx/5xx by default.

const data = await fetch('/api/users').then(r => { if (!r.ok) throw new Error(r.statusText); return r.json() })
Step 3: Replace POST requests

axios.post(url, data) → fetch with method, headers, and JSON.stringify body.

await fetch('/api/users', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(data) })
Step 4: Replace interceptors

Axios interceptors → middleware function wrapping fetch. Create a typed fetchApi() helper.

Step 5: Add error handling

Create a wrapper that throws on non-2xx responses and parses errors consistently.

✓ All HTTP calls work. Error handling tested. TypeScript types correct.

What this migration involves

Moving from Axios to Native fetch is rated easy and takes about 1-3h on a typical project. The guide breaks it into 5 steps, 3 of which ship with runnable commands and 1 with a verification check.

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FAQ

How long does migrating from Axios to Native fetch take?

Around 1-3h for a typical project — 5 steps, difficulty rated easy, 3 of them with copy-paste commands.

Is moving from Axios to Native fetch reversible?

No reverse guide is tracked yet, so treat this as a one-way move and keep a full export of your Axios data before you start.

What does Native fetch cost compared to Axios?

Pricing for both tools is contact-based or not tracked yet.