yamcodes · yamcodes · Jan 17, 2026 · Jan 17, 2026 · Jan 17, 2026 · Jan 17, 2026
diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
@@ -1,28 +1,28 @@
 # Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
 
-## Our Pledge
+## Pledge
 
-We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our
+Members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in the
 community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
 size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender
 identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status,
 nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity
 and orientation.
 
-We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
+The pledge is to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
 diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
 
-## Our Standards
+## Standards
 
 Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our
 community include:
 
 - Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
 - Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
 - Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
-- Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes,
+- Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by mistakes,
   and learning from the experience
-- Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the
+- Focusing on what is best not just for individuals, but for the
   overall community
 
 Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
 
 ## Enforcement Responsibilities
 
-Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of
+Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing standards of
 acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in
 response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive,
 or harmful.
@@ -52,15 +52,14 @@ decisions when appropriate.
 
 This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when
 an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces.
-Examples of representing our community include using an official e-mail address,
+Examples of representing the community include using an official e-mail address,
 posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
 representative at an online or offline event.
 
 ## Enforcement
 
 Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
-reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement by contacting the maintainer team
-.
+reported to community leaders responsible for enforcement by contacting the maintainer.
 All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
 
 All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the

diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
 # Developer's Guide
 
-Hey there! We're thrilled that you'd like to contribute to this project. Your help is essential for keeping it great and we truly appreciate your time and effort.
+Hey there! Contributing to this project is highly encouraged. Community help is essential for maintaining its quality, and every effort is appreciated.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > Before submitting your contribution, please take a moment and read through the following guidelines.
 
 ## 👨‍💻 Repository Setup
 
-This project uses [Bun](https://bun.sh) as a runtime as well as a package manager. It's a modern, fast, and lightweight alternative to [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) and [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/). To install Bun on POSIX systems (like Ubuntu or macOS), run the following command:
+This project uses [Bun](https://bun.com) as a runtime as well as a package manager. It's a modern, fast, and lightweight alternative to [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) and [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/). To install Bun on POSIX systems (like Ubuntu or macOS), run the following command:
 
 ```sh
-curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash
+curl -fsSL https://bun.com/install | bash
 ```
 
-Otherwise, visit the [Bun installation page](https://bun.sh/docs/installation) for installation options.
+Otherwise, visit the [Bun installation page](https://bun.com/docs/installation) for installation options.
 
 ## 💡 Commands
 
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Build the project for production. The result is under `dist/`.
 
 ### `bun check`
 
-We use [Biome](https://biomejs.dev/) for **both linting and formatting**. It is an ultra-fast, Rust based linter and formatter.
+Biome is used for **both linting and formatting**. It is an ultra-fast, Rust based linter and formatter.
 It also lints JSON.
 
 You can also run `bun fix` to apply any safe fixes automatically.
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ For typo fixes, it's recommended to batch multiple typo fixes into one pull requ
 
 ### Pull Request
 
-If you don't know how to send a Pull Request, we recommend reading [the guide](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request).
+If you don't know how to send a Pull Request, it is recommended to read [the guide](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request).
 
 If your PR fixes or resolves an existing issue, please add the following line in your PR description according to the following example:
 
@@ -75,19 +75,21 @@ Replacing:
 
 This will let GitHub know the issues are linked, and automatically close them once the PR gets merged. Learn more at [the guide](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword).
 
-It's ok to have multiple commits in a single PR, you don't need to rebase or force push for your changes as we will use `Squash and Merge` to squash the commits into one commit when merging.
+It's ok to have multiple commits in a single PR; changes do not need to be rebased or force pushed, as Squash and Merge will be used to combine the commits into one when merging.
 
 ## 📖 References
 
 ### Lint
 
-We use [Biome](https://biomejs.dev/) for both linting and formatting with [a few custom rules](./biome.jsonc). It is an ultra-fast, Rust based linter and formatter.
+Biome is used for both linting and formatting with [a few custom rules](./biome.jsonc). It is an ultra-fast, Rust based linter and formatter.
 
 <table><tr><td>
 
 #### IDE Setup
 
-We recommend using [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) along with the [Biome extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=biomejs.biome).
+[Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) is recommended for the best experience along with:
+- [Biome extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=biomejs.biome) for linting and formatting.
+- [ArkType extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=arktypeio.arkdark) for syntax highlighting and type-safe regex support.
 
 With the settings on the right, you can have auto fix and formatting when you save the code you are editing.
 

diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.md
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -3,19 +3,16 @@
 <img src="apps/www/public/logo-mini.png" alt="Logo for Bedstack RealWorld example" width=200>
 <h1>Bedstack</h1>
 
-[![Tests Status](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/actions/workflows/tests.yml/badge.svg?event=push&branch=main&)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/actions/workflows/tests.yml?query=branch%3Amain+event%3Apush) [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/1164270344115335320?label=Chat&color=5865f4&logo=discord&labelColor=121214)](https://discord.gg/8UcP9QB5AV) [![License](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/github/license/bedtime-coders/bedstack?label=License&color=blue&logo=law&labelColor=0d1117)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/blob/main/LICENSE) [![Bun](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bun-14151a?logo=bun&logoColor=fbf0df)](https://bun.sh/) [![ElysiaJS](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/badge/ElysiaJS-0f172b.svg?logo=elysia)](https://elysiajs.com/) [![Drizzle](https://img.shields.io/badge/Drizzle-C5F74F?logo=drizzle&logoColor=000)](https://drizzle.team/) [![Biome](https://img.shields.io/badge/Biome-24272f?logo=biome&logoColor=f6f6f9)](https://biomejs.dev/) [![Scalar](https://img.shields.io/badge/Scalar-080808?logo=scalar&logoColor=e7e7e7)](https://scalar.com/) [![Star](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/github/stars/bedtime-coders/bedstack?logo=star&logoColor=373737&label=Star)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/stargazers/)
+[![Tests Status](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/actions/workflows/tests.yml/badge.svg?event=push&branch=main&)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/actions/workflows/tests.yml?query=branch%3Amain+event%3Apush) [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/1164270344115335320?label=Chat&color=5865f4&logo=discord&labelColor=121214)](https://discord.gg/8UcP9QB5AV) [![License](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/github/license/bedtime-coders/bedstack?label=License&color=blue&logo=law&labelColor=0d1117)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/blob/main/LICENSE) [![Bun](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bun-14151a?logo=bun&logoColor=fbf0df)](https://bun.com/) [![ElysiaJS](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/badge/ElysiaJS-0f172b.svg?logo=elysia)](https://elysiajs.com/) [![Drizzle](https://img.shields.io/badge/Drizzle-C5F74F?logo=drizzle&logoColor=000)](https://drizzle.team/) [![ArkType](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/badge/ArkType-0d1526?logo=arktype2&logoColor=e9eef9)](https://arktype.io/) [![Biome](https://img.shields.io/badge/Biome-24272f?logo=biome&logoColor=f6f6f9)](https://biomejs.dev/) [![Scalar](https://img.shields.io/badge/Scalar-080808?logo=scalar&logoColor=e7e7e7)](https://scalar.com/) [![Star](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/github/stars/bedtime-coders/bedstack?logo=star&logoColor=373737&label=Star)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/stargazers/)
 
-[Bun](https://bun.sh/) + [ElysiaJS](https://elysiajs.com/) + [Drizzle](https://orm.drizzle.team/) = the stack you don't want to sleep on
+[Bun](https://bun.com/) + [ElysiaJS](https://elysiajs.com/) + [Drizzle](https://orm.drizzle.team/) = the stack you don't want to sleep on
 
 [bedstack.js.org](https://bedstack.js.org)
 
 </div>
 
 > [!TIP]
-> ⚡ **New!** Our Prisma-based alternative to Bedstack was just approved on CodebaseShow. Check it out: [Bepstack](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bepstack)
-
-> [!TIP]
-> ⚡ **New!** We've added support for [Drizzle v1 Beta](https://orm.drizzle.team/roadmap) in _Bedstack (Stripped)_. Check it out: [`drizzle-v1` branch](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack-stripped/tree/drizzle-v1)
+> ⚡ Bedstack supports [Drizzle v1 Beta](https://orm.drizzle.team/roadmap)! Check it out: [`drizzle-v1` branch](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack-stripped/tree/drizzle-v1)
 
 <br/>
 <br/>

diff --git a/SUPPORT.md b/SUPPORT.md
@@ -4,16 +4,16 @@ This article explains where to get help with Bedstack.
 Please read through the following guidelines.
 
 > [!WARNING]
-> Before participating in our community, please read our
+> Before participating in the community, please read the
 > [code of conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
 > By interacting with this repository, organization, or community you agree to
 > abide by its terms.
 
 ## Asking quality questions
 
-Questions can go to our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/8UcP9QB5AV) or [GitHub discussions](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/discussions).
+Questions can go to the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/8UcP9QB5AV) or [GitHub discussions](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/discussions).
 
-Help us help you!
+Clear questions are easier to answer.
 Spend time framing questions and add links and resources.
 Spending the extra time up front can help save everyone time in the long run.
 Here are some tips:
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Here are some tips:
 *   Provide sample code, such as a [CodeSandbox](https://codesandbox.io/) or video, if possible
 *   Screenshots can help, but if there’s important text such as code or error
     messages in them, please also provide those as text
-*   The more time you put into asking your question, the better we can help you
+*   The more time put into asking a question, the better the community can provide assistance
 
 ## Contributions
 

diff --git a/apps/conduit/README.md b/apps/conduit/README.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 <img src="../www/public/logo-mini.png" alt="Logo for Bedstack RealWorld example" width=200>
 <h1>Conduit - Bedstack real world example</h1>
 
-[![Tests Status](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/actions/workflows/tests.yml/badge.svg?event=push&branch=main&)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/actions/workflows/tests.yml?query=branch%3Amain+event%3Apush) [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/1164270344115335320?label=Chat&color=5865f4&logo=discord&labelColor=121214)](https://discord.gg/8UcP9QB5AV) [![License](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/github/license/bedtime-coders/bedstack?label=License&color=blue&logo=law&labelColor=0d1117)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/blob/main/LICENSE) [![Bun](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bun-14151a?logo=bun&logoColor=fbf0df)](https://bun.sh/) [![ElysiaJS](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/badge/ElysiaJS-0f172b.svg?logo=elysia)](https://elysiajs.com/) [![Drizzle](https://img.shields.io/badge/Drizzle-C5F74F?logo=drizzle&logoColor=000)](https://orm.drizzle.team/) [![Biome](https://img.shields.io/badge/Biome-24272f?logo=biome&logoColor=f6f6f9)](https://biomejs.dev/) [![Scalar](https://img.shields.io/badge/Scalar-080808?logo=scalar&logoColor=e7e7e7)](https://scalar.com/) [![Star](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/github/stars/bedtime-coders/bedstack?logo=star&logoColor=373737&label=Star)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/stargazers/)
+[![Tests Status](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/actions/workflows/tests.yml/badge.svg?event=push&branch=main&)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/actions/workflows/tests.yml?query=branch%3Amain+event%3Apush) [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/1164270344115335320?label=Chat&color=5865f4&logo=discord&labelColor=121214)](https://discord.gg/8UcP9QB5AV) [![License](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/github/license/bedtime-coders/bedstack?label=License&color=blue&logo=law&labelColor=0d1117)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/blob/main/LICENSE) [![Bun](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bun-14151a?logo=bun&logoColor=fbf0df)](https://bun.com/) [![ElysiaJS](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/badge/ElysiaJS-0f172b.svg?logo=elysia)](https://elysiajs.com/) [![Drizzle](https://img.shields.io/badge/Drizzle-C5F74F?logo=drizzle&logoColor=000)](https://orm.drizzle.team/) [![Biome](https://img.shields.io/badge/Biome-24272f?logo=biome&logoColor=f6f6f9)](https://biomejs.dev/) [![Scalar](https://img.shields.io/badge/Scalar-080808?logo=scalar&logoColor=e7e7e7)](https://scalar.com/) [![Star](https://custom-icon-badges.demolab.com/github/stars/bedtime-coders/bedstack?logo=star&logoColor=373737&label=Star)](https://github.com/bedtime-coders/bedstack/stargazers/)
 
 [RealWorld](https://realworld-docs.netlify.app/) example app for [Bedstack](https://bedstack.js.org/)
 </div>

diff --git a/apps/conduit/package.json b/apps/conduit/package.json
@@ -36,8 +36,9 @@
     "@elysiajs/bearer": "^1.4.2",
     "@elysiajs/jwt": "^1.4.0",
     "@elysiajs/swagger": "^1.3.1",
-    "@sinclair/typebox": "0.34.47",
     "@yolk-oss/elysia-env": "^3.0.0",
+    "arkregex": "0.0.5",
+    "arktype": "^2.1.29",
     "chalk": "^5.6.2",
     "drizzle-orm": "^0.45.1",
     "elysia": "^1.4.21",
@@ -54,8 +55,5 @@
     "drizzle-seed": "^0.3.1",
     "pg": "^8.16.3",
     "typescript": "catalog:"
-  },
-  "overrides": {
-    "@sinclair/typebox": "0.34.34"
   }
 }
diff --git a/apps/conduit/src/app.module.ts b/apps/conduit/src/app.module.ts
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ export const setupApp = () => {
         set.status = error.status;
         return pick(error, ['errors']);
       }
-      // Elysia validation errors (TypeBox based)
+      // Elysia validation errors (ArkType based)
       if (error instanceof ValidationError) {
         return formatValidationError(error);
       }

diff --git a/apps/conduit/src/articles/articles.controller.ts b/apps/conduit/src/articles/articles.controller.ts
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-import { Elysia, t } from 'elysia';
+import { type } from 'arktype';
+import { Elysia } from 'elysia';
 import { StatusCodes } from 'http-status-codes';
 import { setupArticles } from '@/articles/articles.module';
 import { DEFAULT_LIMIT, DEFAULT_OFFSET } from '@/shared/constants';
@@ -173,9 +174,7 @@ export const articlesController = new Elysia().use(setupArticles).group(
         {
           beforeHandle: app.store.authService.requireLogin,
           response: {
-            [StatusCodes.NO_CONTENT]: t.Void({
-              description: 'No content',
-            }),
+            [StatusCodes.NO_CONTENT]: type('undefined'),
           },
           detail: {
             summary: 'Delete Article',

diff --git a/apps/conduit/src/articles/dto/article-feed-query.dto.ts b/apps/conduit/src/articles/dto/article-feed-query.dto.ts
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { t } from 'elysia';
+import { type } from 'arktype';
 import {
   DEFAULT_LIMIT,
   DEFAULT_OFFSET,
@@ -13,22 +13,9 @@ import {
  * - limit: number of items per request (default: DEFAULT_LIMIT, min: MIN_LIMIT, max: MAX_LIMIT)
  * - offset: number of items to skip (default: DEFAULT_OFFSET, min: MIN_OFFSET)
  */
-export const ArticleFeedQueryDto = t.Object({
-  limit: t.Optional(
-    t.Integer({
-      minimum: MIN_LIMIT,
-      maximum: MAX_LIMIT,
-      default: DEFAULT_LIMIT,
-      description: `Number of items per request (between ${MIN_LIMIT} and ${MAX_LIMIT}, defaults to ${DEFAULT_LIMIT})`,
-    }),
-  ),
-  offset: t.Optional(
-    t.Integer({
-      minimum: MIN_OFFSET,
-      default: DEFAULT_OFFSET,
-      description: `Number of items to skip (at least ${MIN_OFFSET}, defaults to ${DEFAULT_OFFSET})`,
-    }),
-  ),
+export const ArticleFeedQueryDto = type({
+  limit: `${MIN_LIMIT} <= number.integer <= ${MAX_LIMIT} = ${DEFAULT_LIMIT}`,
+  offset: `number.integer >= ${MIN_OFFSET} = ${DEFAULT_OFFSET}`,
 });
 
-export type ArticleFeedQueryDto = typeof ArticleFeedQueryDto.static;
+export type ArticleFeedQueryDto = typeof ArticleFeedQueryDto.infer;