Ethers.js
by Richard Moore
EVM Chains
JavaScript/TypeScript
Quick Fact
The most popular EVM library with complete JSON RPC support.
Ethers.js is a lightweight and easy-to-install library for interacting with Ethereum or other EVM-based blockchain networks. It can create a wallet, interact with smart contracts, support ENS, read and write from the blockchain, and more.
Complete RPC Support
Ethers.js has native support for all the Ethereum JSON RPC methods, which can be used to create wallets, send/sign transactions, and perform read and write operations.
Industry Standard and Chain Coverage
Ethers.js has become an industry standard, and many tools are built using it, so having Ethers.js makes it easier to work with most tools. Since Ethers.js supports EVM-based chains, it can interact with many blockchain networks and has excellent chain coverage.
Documentation and Community Support
The developer of Ethers.js has done a phenomenal job of documenting the library's functionality comprehensively. Since it has been an industry standard and the tool of choice for many developers, it's easy to find a guide or tutorial around a specific use case with Ethers.js or to find answers to questions in community forums.