Bun
Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, test runner, and package manager – all in one
Why it is included
Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, test runner, and package manager – all in one
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (language package manager).
Strengths
- ~88,751 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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