commander vs yargs

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

commander

🏆Most PopularðŸ“ĶSmallest⭐Most StarredðŸŠķLightweight📘TypeScript

the complete solution for node.js command-line programs

View Repository →
npm install commander

yargs

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

View Repository →
npm install yargs

When to Choose Each

👉Choose commander if:

  • ✓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
  • ✓Community popularity and ecosystem support matter to you

👉Choose yargs if:

  • ✓You prefer the more widely adopted solution

Comparison

Metriccommanderyargs
Weekly Downloads00
GitHub Stars28.0k11.5k
Bundle Size208.7 KB231.4 KB
Dependencies06
Last Updated1 months ago10 months ago
TypeScriptYesNo
LicenseMITMIT
Version14.0.318.0.0

Related Comparisons

commander vs inquirercommander vs orainquirer vs yargsora vs yargsinquirer vs ora