Deno
A modern and secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript with built-in support for TypeScript.
Deno is built in Rust, distributed under the MIT License, 106.4k GitHub stars from 100 contributors, latest release v2.7.12.
When to use Deno
Deno is listed here as a Development project. The directory calls out Supports JavaScript and TypeScript, Secure by default, Built-in package manager as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Deno include Single executable, Standard modules included.
Besides Development, this page also files Deno under JavaScript, Node.js.
Deno compared with
Records in this directory name Node.js, Bun as products people compare with Deno. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Deno replaces each of them.
Open-source projects that mention Deno are collected on a separate alternatives page.
What the Deno stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 106.4k GitHub stars, about 100 contributors, 6.0k forks, 2.3k open issues, latest tracked release v2.7.12. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- Rust
- Latest Release
- v2.7.12
- License
- MIT License
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Key features of Deno
- Supports JavaScript and TypeScript
- Secure by default
- Built-in package manager
- Single executable
- Standard modules included
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Deno resources
Deno on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Deno?
A modern and secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript with built-in support for TypeScript. This directory highlights Supports JavaScript and TypeScript, Secure by default, Built-in package manager.
Is Deno free to use?
Deno is published as open source under the MIT License. The directory lists Supports JavaScript and TypeScript, Secure by default, Built-in package manager among its recorded capabilities.
What language is Deno written in, and what is the latest release?
Deno is written primarily in Rust. The latest release tracked on this page is v2.7.12.
How widely is Deno used on GitHub?
Deno has about 106.4k GitHub stars across about 100 contributors. It also has about 6.0k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
Where can I see open-source alternatives to Deno?
Open-source projects that list Deno are collected at https://www.open-source-tools.com/alternatives/deno. Named comparisons on this page include Node.js, Bun.
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