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pencil vs javascript-algorithms
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Recorded Stars Comparison
● evolus/pencil (9.9K)
● trekhleb/javascript-algorithms (196.9K)
☆ 9.9Kpencil stars
☆ 196.9Kjavascript-algorithms stars
+187KDifference
javascript-algorithmsStar Leader (19.9x)
⚖️ Comparison Verdict
Star Popularity
javascript-algorithms Leads
+187K stars (19.9x ratio)
Forks & Derivatives
javascript-algorithms Leads
31K total community forks
Recent Maintenance
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Licensing
Different
pencil: GPL-2.0 vs javascript-algorithms: MIT
Side-by-Side Facts
| Metric | evolus/pencil ↗ | trekhleb/javascript-algorithms ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Description | The Pencil Project's unique mission is to build a free and opensource tool for making diagrams and GUI prototyping that everyone can use. | 📝 Algorithms and data structures implemented in JavaScript with explanations and links to further readings |
| GitHub Stars | ☆ 9,875 | ☆ 196,862 |
| Forks | 791 | 31,018 |
| Open Issues | 531 | 408 |
| Main Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Last Push | Oct 10, 2026 | Jul 26, 2026 |
| GitHub Source | Open Source ↗ | Open Source ↗ |
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