Comparison
dockest vs awesome
Verdict
Pick dockest if dockest integrates Docker and Jest for setting up and tearing down containers during Node.js application testing; pick awesome if a curated collection of resources on a variety of technological topics, emphasizing hardware and robotics.
Markdown twin · dockest alternatives · awesome alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dockest | awesome |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (165d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Steady (34d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Not queried osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Published findings As of 5d · openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- dockest
- Docker + Jest integration testing for Node.js
- awesome
- 😎 Awesome lists about all kinds of interesting topics
Stars
- dockest
- 110
- awesome
- 492k
Forks
- dockest
- 17
- awesome
- 36k
Open issues
- dockest
- 50
- awesome
- 100
Language
- dockest
- TypeScript
- awesome
- -
Adopt for
- dockest
- Dockest integrates Docker and Jest for setting up and tearing down containers during Node.js application testing.
- awesome
- A curated collection of resources on a variety of technological topics, emphasizing hardware and robotics.
Persona
- dockest
- -
- awesome
- -
Runtime
- dockest
- -
- awesome
- -
License
- dockest
- MIT
- awesome
- CC0-1.0
Last pushed
- dockest
- Feb 16, 2026
- awesome
- Jun 30, 2026
Categories
- dockest
- Developer Tools
- awesome
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- dockest
- Slowing (36%)
- awesome
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- dockest
- 165d
- awesome
- 34d
Open issues (now)
- dockest
- 50
- awesome
- 100
OSV dependency advisories
- dockest
- Not queried
- awesome
- No lockfile (source not queried)
OpenSSF Scorecard
- dockest
- Not queried
- awesome
- Published findings
Full report
- dockest
- Trust report
- awesome
- Trust report
Choose dockest if…
- License: dockest is MIT, awesome is CC0-1.0.
- Tags unique to dockest: docker, hacktoberfest, integration-testing, jest.
- You are using Jest v20.0.0 or higher in your project and want to perform integration tests involving Dockerized services, such as Redis or PostgreSQL.
When NOT to use dockest
- You are using Jest versions prior to v20.0.0 as Dockest is incompatible with older releases.
- Your project does not require microservices setup for testing and solely relies on unit tests without environmental dependencies provided by Docker services.
Choose awesome if…
- License: awesome is CC0-1.0, dockest is MIT.
- Tags unique to awesome: awesome, awesome-list, lists, resources.
- When you need well-organized access to diverse technical subjects from IoT to robotics
When NOT to use awesome
- If seeking specific coding frameworks or libraries for software development rather than hardware-focused resources
- In scenarios requiring real-time interactive support or forums, as the content is static lists without active discussion
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (erikengervall/dockest) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (erikengervall/dockest) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (erikengervall/dockest) · observed Feb 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- GitHub stars (sindresorhus/awesome) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- GitHub forks (sindresorhus/awesome) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Last push (sindresorhus/awesome) · observed Jun 30, 2026
- License file (CC0-1.0) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dockest 110 · awesome 492k (synced Aug 1, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dockest and awesome?
- dockest: Docker + Jest integration testing for Node.js. awesome: 😎 Awesome lists about all kinds of interesting topics. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dockest over awesome?
- Choose dockest over awesome when License: dockest is MIT, awesome is CC0-1.0; Tags unique to dockest: docker, hacktoberfest, integration-testing, jest; You are using Jest v20.0.0 or higher in your project and want to perform integration tests involving Dockerized services, such as Redis or PostgreSQL.
- When should I choose awesome over dockest?
- Choose awesome over dockest when License: awesome is CC0-1.0, dockest is MIT; Tags unique to awesome: awesome, awesome-list, lists, resources; When you need well-organized access to diverse technical subjects from IoT to robotics.
- When should I avoid dockest?
- You are using Jest versions prior to v20.0.0 as Dockest is incompatible with older releases. Your project does not require microservices setup for testing and solely relies on unit tests without environmental dependencies provided by Docker services.
- When should I avoid awesome?
- If seeking specific coding frameworks or libraries for software development rather than hardware-focused resources In scenarios requiring real-time interactive support or forums, as the content is static lists without active discussion
- Is dockest or awesome more popular on GitHub?
- awesome has more GitHub stars (492,352 vs 110). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dockest and awesome open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dockest: MIT, awesome: CC0-1.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to dockest or awesome?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dockest alternatives and awesome alternatives (dockest markdown twin, awesome markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, dockest or awesome?
- dockest: Slowing. awesome: Steady. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for dockest and awesome?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dockest trust report; awesome trust report.