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Go package comparison

go-arg vs kingpin

Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.

go-arg kingpin Go CLI Frameworks

Quick Decision

go-arg currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.

70

go-arg

Package arg parses command line arguments using the fields from a struct.

70
Maintenance 63
Adoption 62
Security 92
Maturity 62
Developer DX 83
Confidence 80

kingpin

Package kingpin provides command line interfaces like this:

54
Maintenance 15
Adoption 61
Security 92
Maturity 52
Developer DX 83
Confidence 80

Metric Table

side by side
Metric go-arg kingpin Lead
Health 70 54 go-arg
Maintenance 63 15 go-arg
Adoption 62 61 go-arg
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 62 52 go-arg
Imported by1.7K1.5Kgo-arg
Stars00Tie
Last activity6 months ago8 years agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

Choose go-arg if

You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.

Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.

Choose kingpin if

You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.

Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.