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Viper vs xdg

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

Viper xdg Go Configuration Libraries

Quick Decision

xdg currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.

93

Viper

Go configuration with fangs.

91
Maintenance 80
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 100
Developer DX 83
Confidence 100

xdg

Package xdg provides an implementation of the XDG Base Directory Specification.

93
Maintenance 88
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 93
Developer DX 97
Confidence 100

Metric Table

side by side
Metric Viper xdg Lead
Health 91 93 xdg
Maintenance 80 88 xdg
Adoption 100 100 Tie
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 100 93 Viper
Imported by103.3K1.2KViper
Stars30.3K995Viper
Last activity4 months ago6 days agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

Choose Viper 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 xdg 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.