JFORM is an open-source JSON-based Form-as-a-Protocol, designed under a "Privacy-First" and "Developer-First" philosophy, eliminating the need for centralized databases or opaque third-party services. JFORM is a lightweight engine that lives in the browser and uses the GitHub repository as a configuration "database". JFORM is for those who want to "deploy a solution" instantly, without servers, while maintaining total sovereignty over their data.
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Decentralization: Forms are defined using configuration files in
.jformformat (essentially JSON) hosted directly in the user's repository. -
Zero-Telemetry: The rendering engine (
jform.vercel.app) runs entirely in the user's browser (Client-Side). No trackers, no invasive cookies, no logs on intermediate servers. -
Destination Flexibility (Transport): The user decides where their data goes. JFORM is not a store, it's a bridge:
- Via Email: Data is processed in memory and sent to a configured email.
- Via Webhook: Data is sent directly to the user's own server or custom API.
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Git-Native: Since
.jformfiles live in a repository, versioning, auditing, and collaboration (via Pull Requests) are native.
It was born from a personal need, wanting to solve the problem for developers who need to collect information (like sponsor data or a contact form) but refuse to use tools that compromise privacy or require managing heavy server infrastructure.
In short, JFORM is the "lens" that allows visualizing and sending data in a secure, fast, and private way, without the tool creator (you) ever having to manage a single piece of end-user data. By definition, it is infrastructure as code applied to data collection.
Feel free to create issues and pull requests if you want!
Please keep up with the code style and discuss new features beforehand with the project owner.
