ky vs superagent

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

ky

ðŸ“ĶSmallestðŸŠķLightweight🔄Recently Updated📘TypeScript

Tiny and elegant HTTP client based on the Fetch API

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npm install ky

superagent

🏆Most Popular⭐Most Starred

elegant & feature rich browser / node HTTP with a fluent API

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npm install superagent

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When to Choose Each

👉Choose ky if:

  • ✓Bundle size is critical for your project
  • ✓You prefer fewer dependencies to reduce supply chain risk
  • ✓You're working with TypeScript and need first-class type support

👉Choose superagent if:

  • ✓You want the most battle-tested solution with a larger community

Comparison

Metrickysuperagent
Weekly Downloads5.1M14.2M
GitHub Stars16.3k16.7k
Bundle Size280.7 KB544.5 KB
Dependencies09
Last Updated3 days ago3 weeks ago
TypeScriptYesNo
LicenseMITMIT
Version1.14.310.3.0

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