extsprintf
npmv1.4.1extended POSIX-style sprintf
Not recommended for new projects
No — extsprintf should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 1772 days ago.
- AAdoption: grade A, Excellent.
23.5M downloads per week and 2 known dependents.
- FMaintenance: grade F, Failing.
Last published 1772 days ago.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 30 KB installed.
- ASupply chain: grade A, Excellent.
No install scripts, 14 maintainers, and a contained dependency surface.
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
MIT — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding extsprintf to a project.
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Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Compatibility
- Node.js
- No constraint declared
- Module format
- CommonJS only
- TypeScript
- No bundled types
- Install scripts
- None
Used by
Popular packages that depend on extsprintf.
Relationship graph
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Release history
No releases in the last two years, typically about 157 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.1latest | 4 years ago | 30 KB | MIT |
| 1.4.0 | 8 years ago | — | MIT |
| 1.3.0 | 11 years ago | — | MIT |
| 1.2.1 | 11 years ago | — | MIT |
| 1.2.0 | 12 years ago | — | MIT |
| 1.1.1 | 12 years ago | — | MIT |
| 1.1.0 | 12 years ago | — | MIT |
| 1.0.3 | 12 years ago | — | MIT |
| 1.0.2 | 13 years ago | — | MIT |
| 1.0.1 | 14 years ago | — | MIT |
| 1.0.0 | 14 years ago | — | MIT |
Overview
extsprintf is an npm package that extended POSIX-style sprintf. It is extremely widely used, with about 23.5M downloads per week and 2 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 1.4.1, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need extended POSIX-style sprintf and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (23.5M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use extsprintf?
No — extsprintf should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 1772 days ago.
How do I install extsprintf?
Run `npm install extsprintf` to add extsprintf to your npm project.
What license is extsprintf released under?
extsprintf is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is extsprintf?
extsprintf has approximately 23,450,391 downloads per week and 2 known dependent packages.
Is extsprintf still maintained?
The most recent release of extsprintf (v1.4.1) was published 4 years ago.
Does extsprintf run install scripts?
No. extsprintf does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.