Building a lightning-fast Roblox Wiki using Next.js and Markdown

Most gaming wikis are built on legacy platforms like Fandom, which are notorious for layout shifts, aggressive ad networks, and terrible mobile performance.

When I started playing Storage Hunters on Roblox, I realized the community desperately needed a fast, mobile-friendly database to check item values on the fly. To solve this, I built Storage Hunters Wiki using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Markdown.

Static Site Generation

Using Static Site Generation (SSG), I pre-render all item database pages at build time. The search functionality is implemented client-side using a simple JSON index, which allows instant filtering of hundreds of in-game items without hitting a server.

Interactive Map Component

I also integrated an interactive map component using custom SVG coordinates to track Lost Items, which keeps the bundle size incredibly small compared to pulling in heavy map libraries.

Performance Results

The result is a lightweight resource that loads under 500ms on mobile devices, allowing players to pull up trade values instantly.