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npm vs pkgsrc

A side-by-side look at npm and pkgsrc. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

npm

npm

Development

npm is a package manager for JavaScript that allows developers to share and reuse code packages. It hosts over 1.5 million packages and is the default package manager for Node.js.

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pkgsrc

pkgsrc

Development

pkgsrc is a portable packaging system for Unix-like operating systems. It provides over 12,000 software packages, is used on various platforms, and focuses on providing software that is up to date and consistent across systems.

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