Server Load Functions in Svelte
From the SvelteKit cheat sheet · Data Loading · verified Jul 2026
Server Load Functions
Server-only load functions with direct database access
javascript
// +page.server.js
import { db } from '$lib/server/database';
export async function load({ params }) {
const post = await db.post.findUnique({
where: { slug: params.slug }
});
return {
post
};
}🔒 Runs only on server with access to secrets
🗄️ Direct database access without API calls
🍪 Full access to cookies and headers
⚡ Can stream promises for faster initial render