gel
npmv2.2.0TypeScriptThe official Node.js client library for Gel
Overview
gel is an npm package that the official Node.js client library for Gel. It is very popular, with about 1.2M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 2.2.0, released under the Apache-2.0 license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need the official Node.js client library for Gel and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to minimize your dependency tree, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (1.2M weekly downloads).
- Ships TypeScript type definitions.
- Clear open-source license (Apache-2.0).
Cons
- Large dependency tree (21 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2.0latest | 8 months ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20251029T032732 | 8 months ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20251020T155808 | 9 months ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20251016T145349 | 9 months ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20251002T005320 | 9 months ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250926T132759 | 9 months ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250919T182339 | 10 months ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250919T164458 | 10 months ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250911T182348 | 10 months ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250731T153633 | 11 months ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.1.1 | 1 year ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250627T135509 | 1 year ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250604T181431 | 1 year ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250604T175901 | 1 year ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250603T140110 | 1 year ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250528T204407 | 1 year ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250516T190110 | 1 year ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250516T184825 | 1 year ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250516T182138 | 1 year ago | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0-canary.20250514T224837 | 1 year ago | Apache-2.0 |
Maintainers
Frequently asked questions
How do I install gel?
Run `npm install gel` to add gel to your npm project.
What license is gel released under?
gel is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license.
How popular is gel?
gel has approximately 1,217,131 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.