Akamai EdgeWorkers
Run JavaScript functions at the edge, closer to your users, without the infrastructure.
Network Presence
4,100+ locations
Servers
240,000+ servers worldwide
Execution Environment
V8 JavaScript Engine
About Akamai EdgeWorkers
Akamai EdgeWorkers provides a serverless execution environment across Akamai's extensive global network, enabling developers to run JavaScript functions close to the end-user. This minimizes latency and reduces the load on origin servers. Key use cases include personalizing user experiences, managing traffic, performing A/B testing, securing endpoints, and manipulating HTTP request/response headers. It integrates with other Akamai products, allowing for powerful, custom logic to be applied to content delivery workflows without managing any infrastructure.
Core Features
Serverless At The Edge
Execute code on Akamai's global CDN without managing servers.
Low Latency
Run logic closer to the end-user to reduce round-trip times.
Dynamic Content Assembly
Modify HTML, CSS, and JS at the edge to personalize content.
Request/Response Manipulation
Modify headers, redirect requests, and conditionally route traffic.
Developer Experience
Language Support
JavaScript (V8 engine)
Cli Tooling
Provides tools for managing, testing, and deploying EdgeWorkers functions.
Code Bundling
Supports bundling multiple source files and npm packages.
Debugging
Log generation and variable extraction for easier debugging at the edge.