nodejs/node

Prefer this fork only if you are intentionally staying on an old `v1.x` Node.js line and need its custom patches. If you want modern Node.js features, security updates, and active maintenance, upstream is the better fit.

Choose this fork if you want npm's narrow maintenance branch for upstream-aligned PR work. Do not choose it if you need a differentiated runtime or the latest upstream Node.js head.

Prefer this fork if your product depends on Qt/NodeGui event-loop integration and you want a Node.js runtime tailored to that workflow. Prefer upstream Node.js if you want broad compatibility, current release cadence, and lower maintenance risk.

Choose this fork if you specifically need Node.js to run in WASIX32/WASIX and can absorb long-term divergence from upstream. Avoid it if you want a standard, low-maintenance Node.js distribution or depend on fast upstream alignment.

Choose this fork only if you specifically need its built-in taint-based security model and can accept major upstream lag. For most users, upstream Node.js will be safer for compatibility, support, and ongoing updates.