Server Fetch
Internal server-to-server requests without network overhead.
When you need one route to call another, use Nitro's fetch function instead of the global fetch. It makes internal requests that stay in-process, avoiding network round-trips. The request never leaves the server.
├── routes/
│ ├── hello.ts
│ └── index.ts
├── nitro.config.ts
├── package.json
├── README.md
├── tsconfig.json
└── vite.config.ts
Main Route
index.ts
import { defineHandler } from "nitro/h3";
import { fetch } from "nitro";
export default defineHandler(() => fetch("/hello"));
The index route imports fetch from nitro (not the global fetch) and calls the /hello route. This request is handled internally without going through the network stack.
Internal API Route
hello.ts
import { defineHandler } from "nitro/h3";
export default defineHandler(() => "Hello!");
A simple route that returns "Hello!". When the index route calls fetch("/hello"), this handler runs and its response is returned directly.