# Deno

> Modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript

A secure-by-default runtime with built-in TypeScript, formatter, linter, test runner and Node.js compatibility.

- Source: https://github.com/denoland/deno
- Homepage: https://deno.com
- License: MIT
- Language: Rust
- Stars: 108549
- Forks: 6392
- Contributors: 1205
- Last commit: 2026-10-01
- Latest release: v2.9.7 (2026-09-17)
- Purpose: Developer tools
- Runs on: CLI
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 86/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 25/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 15/15
- Readiness: 11/15

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- [uv](https://diggithub.com/astral-sh/uv.md): Extremely fast Python package and project manager
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- [TypeScript](https://diggithub.com/microsoft/TypeScript.md): JavaScript with static types
- [nvm](https://diggithub.com/nvm-sh/nvm.md): Node Version Manager
- [Vite](https://diggithub.com/vitejs/vite.md): Fast frontend build tool and dev server
- [mise](https://diggithub.com/jdx/mise.md): Dev tool versions, env vars and task runner

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/denoland/deno
Updated: 2026-10-03