css-tree
A tool set for CSS: fast detailed parser (CSS → AST), walker (AST traversal), generator (AST → CSS) and lexer (validation and matching) based on specs
At a glance
The breakdown
Css-tree carries no subscription fee, making it a $0 entry point into validation libraries.
css-tree is a standout performer on our rating metric, scoring 4.5 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, css-tree has seen rapid user growth, expanding roughly 249% over the past 4 years.
css-tree trails the validation libraries average on every metric we track (0 of 3).
with roots going back to 2016, css-tree is a long-tenured option in this category.
css-tree compared to the field
| Feature | css-tree | Validation Libraries average |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Downloads | 175,396,949 | 305,152,451 |
| Dependent Packages | 1,251 | 34,727 |
| Popularity score | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
The trade-offs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Weekly Downloads trails the category average: 175,396,949 vs. 305,152,451.
- Dependent Packages trails the category average: 1,251 vs. 34,727.
- Falls short on popularity score — 4.5 / 5 against a category average of 4.6 / 5.
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Growth over time
Quick answers
Is css-tree free to use?
Yes — css-tree is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is css-tree good? What's its rating?
css-tree scores 4.5 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Validation Libraries category average of 4.6.
How many people use css-tree?
css-tree has roughly 175.4M users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 305.2M.
When was css-tree founded?
css-tree was founded in 2016, making it 10 years old.
Is css-tree growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 249% over the past 4 years.
Ready to see css-tree for yourself?
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