multispinner
Multiple, simultaneous CLI spinners for better terminal feedback.
Pricing
Free tier
Flat rate
Adoption
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Open Source
Data freshness
Aging · Jun 8, 2026Overview
What is multispinner?
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.
Key differentiator
“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.”
Capability profile
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Honest assessment
Strengths & Weaknesses
↑ Strengths
↓ Weaknesses
Documentation only provides a few examples and lacks detailed customization guides
Test runs showed significant slowdown when more than 10 spinners were active simultaneously
The tool is primarily built for Node.js and lacks comprehensive support or documentation for other JavaScript runtimes like Deno or browser environments
Spinner animations appear choppy or not at all in some less common terminal software
Fit analysis
Who is it for?
✓ Best 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.
✕ Not a fit for
Projects that do not require CLI feedback or status updates
Applications where terminal output is minimal or non-existent
Cost structure
Pricing
Free Tier
Available
Open source — free to use
Starts at
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise
None
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Get Started with multispinner
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.