create-require
npmv1.1.1TypeScriptPolyfill for Node.js module.createRequire (<= v12.2.0)
Not recommended for new projects
No — create-require should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 2113 days ago.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- FMaintenance: grade F, Failing.
Last published 2113 days ago.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 6.1 KB installed.
- BSupply chain: grade B, Good.
This package has a single maintainer (bus factor of 1).
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
MIT — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
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Compatibility
- Node.js
- No constraint declared
- Module format
- CommonJS only
- TypeScript
- Types included
- Install scripts
- None
Quick start
A usage example from the create-require README.
function createRequire (filename: string | URL): NodeRequire;Dependencies
Declared by create-require v1.1.1. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
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Popular packages that depend on create-require.
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Release history
No releases in the last two years, typically about 12 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1latest | 5 years ago | 6.1 KB | MIT |
| 1.1.0 | 5 years ago | 5.8 KB | MIT |
| 1.0.2 | 6 years ago | 5.4 KB | MIT |
| 1.0.1 | 6 years ago | 4.7 KB | MIT |
| 1.0.0 | 6 years ago | 4.5 KB | MIT |
| 0.0.1 | 6 years ago | 4.4 KB | MIT |
| 0.0.0 | 6 years ago | 73 B | MIT |
Overview
create-require is an npm package that polyfill for Node.js module.createRequire (<= v12.2.0). It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 1.1.1, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need polyfill for Node.js module.createRequire (<= v12.2.0) and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Ships TypeScript type definitions.
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.
Auto-generated from collected registry metadata. No external claims are inferred.
Maintainers
Frequently asked questions
Should I use create-require?
No — create-require should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 2113 days ago.
How do I install create-require?
Run `npm install create-require` to add create-require to your npm project.
What license is create-require released under?
create-require is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is create-require?
npm does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on create-require.
Is create-require still maintained?
The most recent release of create-require (v1.1.1) was published 5 years ago.
Does create-require run install scripts?
No. create-require does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.