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ts-nodevstsx

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Weekly Downloads Leader
tsx59.9M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
ts-node
Specification
ts-nodev10.9.2
tsxv4.23.15
Weekly Downloads25.4M59.9MWinner
Unpacked Size739.6 KB387.6 KB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts)Community @types
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies131
Active Maintainers21
Last ReleaseDec 8, 2023Sep 20, 2026
Install Commandnpm i ts-nodenpm i tsx
Full Security ReportView ts-node AuditView tsx Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, ts-node or tsx?
tsx is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (59.9M/week) compared to ts-node (25.4M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, ts-node or tsx?
ts-node has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while tsx holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do ts-node and tsx provide TypeScript definitions?
ts-node includes built-in TypeScript types, while tsx may require community @types definitions.
What licenses do ts-node and tsx use?
ts-node is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and tsx is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).