escodegen
npmv2.1.0ECMAScript code generator
Not recommended for new projects
No — escodegen should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 1168 days ago.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- FMaintenance: grade F, Failing.
Last published 1168 days ago.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Pulls in 4 transitive packages, about 680 KB installed.
- ASupply chain: grade A, Excellent.
No install scripts, 2 maintainers, and a contained dependency surface.
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
BSD-2-Clause — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding escodegen to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.
Unpacked size of this package plus its entire runtime tree.
Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Licenses in the dependency tree
Every license you inherit by installing escodegen, not just its own. Check this before a legal review, not after.
Compatibility
- Node.js
- node >=6.0
- Module format
- CommonJS only
- TypeScript
- No bundled types
- Install scripts
- None
Dependencies
Declared by escodegen v2.1.0. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Dev (12)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on escodegen.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of escodegen.
Frequently installed together
Snapshotable JavaScript runtime via WebAssembly. QuickJS-NG compiled to WASM with snapshot/restore support.
ECMAScript parsing infrastructure for multipurpose analysis
TypeScript definitions for node
Release history
No releases in the last two years, typically about 104 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.0latest | 3 years ago | 106 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 2.0.0 | 6 years ago | 105 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.14.3 | 6 years ago | 105 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.14.2 | 6 years ago | 105 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.14.1 | 6 years ago | 104 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.14.0 | 6 years ago | 104 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.13.0 | 6 years ago | 104 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.12.1 | 6 years ago | 104 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.12.0 | 7 years ago | 104 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.11.1 | 7 years ago | 104 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.11.0 | 8 years ago | 104 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.10.0 | 8 years ago | 104 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.9.1 | 8 years ago | 103 KB | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.9.0 | 9 years ago | — | BSD-2-Clause |
| 1.8.1 | 10 years ago | — | BSD-2-Clause |
Overview
escodegen is an npm package that eCMAScript code generator. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 2.1.0, released under the BSD-2-Clause license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need eCMAScript code generator and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to minimize your dependency tree, have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Clear open-source license (BSD-2-Clause).
Cons
- Large dependency tree (17 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
Auto-generated from collected registry metadata. No external claims are inferred.
Maintainers
Frequently asked questions
Should I use escodegen?
No — escodegen should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 1168 days ago.
How do I install escodegen?
Run `npm install escodegen` to add escodegen to your npm project.
How many dependencies does escodegen have?
escodegen declares 17 direct dependencies and pulls in 4 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved totalling about 680 KB on disk.
What license is escodegen released under?
escodegen is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause license. Its dependency tree also includes: BSD-2-Clause, BSD-3-Clause.
How popular is escodegen?
npm does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on escodegen.
Is escodegen still maintained?
The most recent release of escodegen (v2.1.0) was published 3 years ago.
Does escodegen run install scripts?
No. escodegen does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.