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pretty-ms

Converts milliseconds to human-readable time strings.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 10, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Pretty-ms is a lightweight JavaScript utility that converts millisecond values into easily readable time strings. It's useful for logging, debugging, and displaying durations in user-friendly formats.

Pretty-ms stands out as a lightweight, no-frills utility for converting milliseconds to human-readable strings, making it ideal for quick integration into various JavaScript projects without the overhead of more complex libraries.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers who need to display time durations in a human-readable format.

  • Projects that require easy integration of time conversion utilities.

Look elsewhere if

  • Scenarios requiring complex date and time manipulations beyond simple duration conversions.

  • Applications needing real-time clock synchronization or high-precision timing.

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

    The tool only supports a few predefined formats, limiting flexibility for specific use cases.

  2. 02

    Small community and limited support

    Given its niche functionality, the community around pretty-ms is small with minimal active contributors or maintainers.

  3. 03

    No official documentation beyond basic usage examples

    The tool lacks comprehensive documentation and examples for advanced use cases, making it difficult to fully leverage its capabilities.

What it does well

  • Converts milliseconds to human-readable time strings.

  • Supports customizing the output format.

  • Lightweight and easy to integrate into projects.

Pricing

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

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