Is github.com/alecthomas/kong safe to use?

github.com/alecthomas/kong has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (v1.15.0). DepScope rates its health at 81/100 (low risk).

What is the latest version of github.com/alecthomas/kong?

The latest version of github.com/alecthomas/kong is v1.15.0, released 2026-04-01.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of github.com/alecthomas/kong.

No, github.com/alecthomas/kong is actively maintained. Latest release: v1.15.0 (2026-04-01).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for github.com/alecthomas/kong at this time.

github.com/alecthomas/kong is licensed under MIT.

govv1.15.0

Kong is a command-line parser for Go

License MITpermissive73 versions84 maintainers0 deps3,039 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

github.com/alecthomas/[email protected] is safe to use (health: 81/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

25/25

maintenance

6/20

popularity

25/25

security

15/15

maturity

10/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Maintainer trust

Active maintainers (3m)

6

Contributors (12m)

10

Primary author dominance

44%

GitHub stars

3,034

API access

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Last updated · 2026-04-01T20:57:56Z