Formcord - Why did i built this as a npm package
From a personal contact form to a reusable Discord notification package.
I started this as a tiny feature in my portfolio: a contact form that would notify me in Discord. I wanted something simple, reliable enough for a personal site, and portable across different runtimes without dragging in a heavy SDK.
That small idea kept nagging me. If I needed this, other developers probably did too. So instead of letting the code sit in one project, I decided to turn it into a standalone package anyone could reuse.
The First Spark
The original version was a straightforward Discord REST call. It worked, but it lived inside one app. I had to re-copy the logic and tweak it every time I wanted the same behavior somewhere else. That felt wasteful.
So I asked a simple question: what if this were a clean, universal helper that anyone could install with one command?
Turning It Into a Package
I set three rules for myself:
- Use only Web APIs like fetch, URL, and JSON
- Avoid Node-only dependencies so it works in Edge and serverless
- Keep it small, honest, and predictable
I built a core sender, then layered opinionated helpers on top: contact, error, deploy, feedback, and bug. Each helper creates a clean embed payload and sends it with minimal friction.
The Best Part
The best part is how reusable it became. What started as a personal contact form is now a tiny tool that can plug into any app: a side project, a product launch, or even internal tooling.
I also added optional embed theming so anyone can brand their notifications without touching the core code. That made it feel complete and customizable without bloating the API.
Shipping It
Publishing the package felt like the moment it became real. I kept it minimal, documented it clearly, and made sure it works in the runtimes I care about.
This is the kind of tool I wish I had when I started building. Now it exists, and anyone can use it.
What's Next
- More helpers based on real use cases
- Optional adapters for other platforms
- Keep the core tiny and stable
If you want to check it out, search for formcord on npm.
or you can check the github repository : Link Here
