commander vs inquirer

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

commander

🏆Most Popular⭐Most StarredðŸŠķLightweight📘TypeScript

the complete solution for node.js command-line programs

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npm install commander

inquirer

ðŸ“ĶSmallest🔄Recently Updated📘TypeScript

A collection of common interactive command line user interfaces.

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npm install inquirer

When to Choose Each

👉Choose commander if:

  • ✓You prefer fewer dependencies to reduce supply chain risk
  • ✓Community popularity and ecosystem support matter to you

👉Choose inquirer if:

  • ✓Bundle size is critical for your project
  • ✓You need actively maintained software with recent updates

Comparison

Metriccommanderinquirer
Weekly Downloads00
GitHub Stars28.4k21.6k
Bundle Size207.4 KB60.3 KB
Dependencies06
Last Updated3 months ago2 days ago
TypeScriptYesYes
LicenseMITMIT
Version15.0.014.2.1

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