Winston: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v3.17.0(11 days ago)

This package is actively maintained.Types definitions are bundled with the npm packageNumber of direct dependencies: 11Monthly npm downloads

Winston is a versatile and feature-rich logging library for Node.js applications. It provides multiple transport options for logging to various destinations such as the console, files, databases, and external services. Winston supports customizable logging levels, formats, and transports, making it highly flexible and suitable for different logging requirements.

Compared to other logging libraries like Bunyan and Pino, Winston offers a good balance between simplicity and extensibility. It has a strong community support and active maintenance, ensuring compatibility with the latest Node.js versions and continuous improvements in performance and features.

Alternatives: bunyan, pino, log4js

Tags: node.jsloggingtransportflexiblecommunity