Hanami

What it is

Hanami is a Clojure(Script) library and framework that enables the creation of interactive visualization applications using Vega-Lite (VGL) and/or Vega (VG) specifications. It offers automatic framing, layouts, and a powerful templating system for abstracting visualization specs.

Hanami stands out as the only Clojure(Script) library that seamlessly integrates Vega-Lite and Vega specifications, offering automatic framing and powerful templating capabilities.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

1. 01

   Limited community support and small user base

   Hanami is a niche library within the Clojure ecosystem, leading to fewer resources and slower issue resolution.

2. 02

   Complex setup process

   Setting up Hanami requires familiarity with both Clojure(Script) and Vega/Vega-Lite specifications, which can be daunting for new users.

3. 03

   Performance issues in large-scale applications

   Complex visualizations or high data volumes may lead to performance degradation due to the overhead of Clojure(Script) and the templating system.

4. 04

   Limited third-party integrations and plugins

   The open-source nature and limited adoption mean there are fewer third-party tools or extensions available compared to more popular visualization frameworks.

What it does well

• Automatic framing and layouts for visualizations

• Powerful templating system for abstracting visualization specs

• Integration with Vega-Lite and Vega specifications

Pricing

Free tier

YesOpen source — free to use

Paid from

$0

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise plan

No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.