chalk
Terminal string styling done right
At a glance
The breakdown
Chalk carries no subscription fee, making it a $0 entry point into command-line tools.
chalk is rated exceptionally well, scoring 4.8 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, chalk has seen one of the faster-growing options tracked here, up roughly 97% across 4 years.
across all 3 metrics tracked here, chalk outperforms the command-line tools average.
chalk dates back to 2013, making it one of the more established names in command-line tools.
Adoption trend
How chalk stacks up
| Feature | chalk | Command-Line Tools average |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Downloads | 631,444,011 | 583,380,992 |
| Dependent Packages | 160,858 | 43,504 |
| Popularity score | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
The trade-offs
Strengths
- Comes out ahead on weekly downloads — 631,444,011 against a category average of 583,380,992.
- Comes out ahead on dependent packages — 160,858 against a category average of 43,504.
- Popularity score leads the category average: 4.8 / 5 vs. 4.8 / 5.
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Common questions
Is chalk free to use?
Yes — chalk is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is chalk good? What's its rating?
chalk scores 4.8 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Command-Line Tools category average of 4.8.
How many people use chalk?
chalk has roughly 631.4M users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 583.4M.
When was chalk founded?
chalk was founded in 2013, making it 13 years old.
Is chalk growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 97% over the past 4 years.
Ready to see chalk for yourself?
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