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file-type vs javascript-algorithms
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Recorded Stars Comparison
● sindresorhus/file-type (4.3K)
● trekhleb/javascript-algorithms (196.7K)
☆ 4.3Kfile-type stars
☆ 196.7Kjavascript-algorithms stars
+192.4KDifference
javascript-algorithmsStar Leader (45.3x)
⚖️ Comparison Verdict
Star Popularity
javascript-algorithms Leads
+192.4K stars (45.3x ratio)
Forks & Derivatives
javascript-algorithms Leads
31K total community forks
Recent Maintenance
file-type
Pushed 5d ago
Licensing
MIT
Both share open license
Side-by-Side Facts
| Metric | sindresorhus/file-type ↗ | trekhleb/javascript-algorithms ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Detect the file type of a file, stream, or data | 📝 Algorithms and data structures implemented in JavaScript with explanations and links to further readings |
| GitHub Stars | ☆ 4,340 | ☆ 196,714 |
| Forks | 398 | 30,999 |
| Open Issues | 0 | 434 |
| Main Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Last Push | Oct 28, 2026 | Jul 26, 2026 |
| GitHub Source | Open Source ↗ | Open Source ↗ |
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