Can I use Node for general scripting? (Like python)

1. zx

   1 124 44,319 9.5 JavaScript

   A tool for writing better scripts

   

   Yes. I can recommend zx from Google. It adds some handy features to node to make it more useful for everyday scripting

2. SurveyJS

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   JavaScript Form Builder with No-Code UI & Built-In JSON Schema Editor. Keep full control over the data you collect and tailor the form builder’s entire look and feel to your users’ needs. SurveyJS works with React, Angular, Vue 3, and is compatible with any backend or auth system. Learn more.

   

3. deno

   2 489 103,486 10.0 Rust

   A modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript.

   

   I use deno and it's much much better IMO. Secure runtime, first class TS support, etc.

4. oclif

   3 37 9,234 9.6 TypeScript

   CLI for generating, building, and releasing oclif CLIs. Built by Salesforce.

   

   I’d recommend using OCLIF (https://oclif.io/). It makes building super fancy CLIs a breeze

5. nexe

   4 18 13,252 3.4 TypeScript

   🎉 create a single executable out of your node.js apps

   

   yes, you can even compile your js if you want a single executable, with things like nexe

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