Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Package formatsnpm packages, Git repositories, GitHub repositories, tarballs, file dependencies, npm aliases
- 4Supported platformsmacOS, Linux, Windows
- 5Dependency resolutionYes
- 6Lockfile supportYes
- 7Workspace supportYes
- 8Private registry authYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: bun.sh
Overview
Bun is ranked #24 of 93 in package managers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on package managers
- Package formats
- npm packages, Git repositories, GitHub repositories, tarballs, file dependencies, npm aliasesbun.sh
- Supported platforms
- macOS, Linux, Windowsbun.sh
- Dependency resolution
- Yesbun.sh
- Lockfile support
- Yesbun.sh
- Workspace support
- Yesbun.sh
- Private registry auth
- Yesbun.sh
- Offline installation
- Yesbun.sh
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Package Managers in 2026#24 of 93
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