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chalk · v1.7.5 • auto-updates
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Calculator software
brew install --cask chalk 15
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Chalk is a popular terminal string styling library for Node.js, offering a simple and effective way to style text in the console. It is widely used in developer tools and command-line applications, making it a valuable utility for software developers.
Chalk styles strings in the terminal using colors and text formatting.
Maturity: The project is mature with active maintenance, a large community, and frequent updates.
Community: Chalk has significant community discussion, particularly around security incidents involving compromised npm packages. The library's popularity and reliability are widely recognized, though recent security concerns have sparked debate.
Pros
- + Extensive customization options for text styling
- + High performance and low overhead
- + Large community and extensive documentation
Cons
- - Security vulnerabilities in past versions
- - Overhead in managing dependencies
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