Winston: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v3.17.0(5 months 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. It also offers features like log rotation, streaming, and error handling, enhancing the overall logging experience.

Compared to other logging libraries like Bunyan and Pino, Winston stands out for its extensive configuration options and robust ecosystem of plugins and extensions. It is actively maintained with regular updates and bug fixes, making it a reliable choice for logging in Node.js applications.

Alternatives:
pino+
bunyan+
log4js+
morgan+
debug+
winston-daily-rotate-file+
consola+
npmlog+
signale+
roarr+

Tags: node.jsloggingtransportflexibleconfigurable