commander vs yargs

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

commander

🏆Most PopularðŸ“ĶSmallestðŸŠķLightweight📘TypeScript

the complete solution for node.js command-line programs

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npm install commander

yargs

yargs the modern, pirate-themed, successor to optimist.

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npm install yargs

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When to Choose Each

👉Choose commander if:

  • ✓You want the most battle-tested solution with a larger community
  • ✓You prefer fewer dependencies to reduce supply chain risk
  • ✓You need actively maintained software with recent updates
  • ✓You're working with TypeScript and need first-class type support

👉Choose yargs if:

  • ✓You want a lighter alternative to the mainstream option

Comparison

Metriccommanderyargs
Weekly Downloads262.4M136.0M
GitHub StarsN/AN/A
Bundle Size208.2 KB231.4 KB
Dependencies06
Last Updated3 months ago8 months ago
TypeScriptYesNo
LicenseMITMIT
Version14.0.218.0.0

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