Optimo

Open source alternative to Cloudinary, imgix and ImageKit

185 stars
MIT
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Last commit 77 days ago

Last verified Oct 19, 2026

Optimize and convert images and videos using format-specific commands on top of ImageMagick and FFmpeg.

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Read the full breakdownWho it is for, how it works, trade-offs, the quick start and the FAQ

who it's for

Who Optimo is for#

Frontend teams shrinking media folders

Optimo fits web teams that need repeatable asset compression before deploys or releases.

Skip if:

Your image pipeline already runs through a hosted CDN optimizer with all transformations handled at request time.

Developers cleaning up static-site assets

The npx workflow helps developers optimize existing public media directories without wiring a large build system.

Skip if:

You need visual editing, manual retouching, or designer-facing creative tools.

the problem

The problem it solves#

Media optimization is repetitive but easy to get wrong. Teams need smaller images and videos for faster pages, yet each format has different tools, flags, and failure modes.

A manual compression workflow often creates brittle scripts and accidental quality loss. Developers need a safer command that picks suitable optimizers, keeps the original when output is not smaller, and works across common media directories.

how Optimo solves it

How it solves it#

Format-specific compression

Optimo uses different optimization paths for images and videos instead of treating every asset with one generic compression command.

Safety guard for larger output

The README says Optimo keeps the original if optimized output is not smaller, which protects users from compression runs that increase file size.

Proven media tools underneath

Optimo builds on ImageMagick, SVGO, Gifsicle, MozJPEG, and FFmpeg, giving developers a simpler interface over familiar media utilities.

strengths · trade-offs

Strengths and trade-offs#

Strengths

Practical web asset workflowOptimo is strongest for teams that need to optimize folders of website media without maintaining their own matrix of image and video commands.
Simple npx usageThe README shows npx commands for directories and files, making Optimo easy to try without a project-specific install first.

Trade-offs

-Depends on native media toolingBecause Optimo uses tools such as ImageMagick and FFmpeg, CI and local environments need compatible binaries available for reliable results.

install · quick start

Quick start#

bash

Install Node.js and the native media tools used by your target formats, such as ImageMagick and FFmpeg, then install Optimo for local or CI usage.

```bash
npm install -g optimo
optimo public/media
optimo image.jpg
```

tech stack · detected from GitHub

What it's built on#

Languages: JavaScript
Tooling: FFmpegImageMagick

frequently asked

FAQ#

What file types does Optimo optimize?

Optimo supports image and video optimization through format-specific pipelines backed by tools such as ImageMagick and FFmpeg.

Will Optimo overwrite files with larger output?

The README says Optimo keeps the original when optimized output is not smaller.

How do you run Optimo?

The README shows npx commands that target a directory or file path.

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