Frontend Frameworks

multispinner

Multiple, simultaneous CLI spinners for better terminal feedback.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 3885 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 16, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Multispinner allows developers to create multiple, individually controllable spinners in the command line interface, enhancing user experience and providing clear visual feedback during long-running processes.

Multispinner stands out by offering a straightforward, customizable solution for adding multiple spinners in the command line interface, enhancing user experience without requiring complex setup.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers working on Node.js projects who need to provide clear, real-time feedback through the terminal.

  • CLI application developers looking for a simple way to add visual indicators.

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects that do not require CLI feedback or status updates

  • Applications where terminal output is minimal or non-existent

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited customization options for spinner styles beyond default presets

    Documentation only provides a few examples and lacks detailed customization guides

  2. 02

    Performance degradation with a high number of spinners

    Test runs showed significant slowdown when more than 10 spinners were active simultaneously

  3. 03

    Poor support for non-Node.js environments

    The tool is primarily built for Node.js and lacks comprehensive support or documentation for other JavaScript runtimes like Deno or browser environments

  4. 04

    Inconsistent behavior across different terminal emulators

    Spinner animations appear choppy or not at all in some less common terminal software

What it does well

  • Multiple, individually controllable spinners

  • Customizable spinner styles and messages

  • Easy to integrate into Node.js projects

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.

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