Go Package Radar
Go package comparison

go-flags vs go-arg

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

go-flags go-arg Go CLI Frameworks

Quick Decision

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

70

go-flags

Package flags provides an extensive command line option parser.

69
Maintenance 45
Adoption 78
Security 92
Maturity 62
Developer DX 83
Confidence 80

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

Metric Table

side by side
Metric go-flags go-arg Lead
Health 69 70 go-arg
Maintenance 45 63 go-arg
Adoption 78 62 go-flags
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 62 62 Tie
Imported by14.1K1.7Kgo-flags
Stars00Tie
Last activity1 years ago6 months agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

Choose go-flags 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 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.