ky vs superagent

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

ky

ðŸ“ĶSmallest⭐Most StarredðŸŠķLightweight📘TypeScript

Tiny and elegant HTTP client based on the Fetch API

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npm install ky

superagent

🏆Most Popular

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:

  • ✓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 superagent if:

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

Comparison

Metrickysuperagent
Weekly Downloads6.1M20.3M
GitHub Stars16.9k16.6k
Bundle Size405.4 KB544.5 KB
Dependencies09
Last Updated1 months ago4 months ago
TypeScriptYesNo
LicenseMITMIT
Version2.0.210.3.0

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