node-gyp-build
npmv4.8.4Build tool and bindings loader for node-gyp that supports prebuilds
Adopt with care
node-gyp-build is usable, with caveats. Last published 659 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
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- CMaintenance: grade C, Fair — worth a look.
Last published 659 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 14 KB installed.
- ASupply chain: grade A, Excellent.
No install scripts, 2 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 node-gyp-build to a project.
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Compatibility
- Node.js
- No constraint declared
- Module format
- CommonJS only
- TypeScript
- No bundled types
- Install scripts
- None
Quick start
A usage example from the node-gyp-build README.
{
...
"scripts": {
"install": "node-gyp-build"
}
}Dependencies
Declared by node-gyp-build v4.8.4. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Dev (3)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on node-gyp-build.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of node-gyp-build.
Release history
No releases in the last two years, typically about 86 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8.4latest | 1 year ago | 14 KB | MIT |
| 4.8.3 | 1 year ago | 13 KB | MIT |
| 4.8.2 | 2 years ago | 13 KB | MIT |
| 4.8.1 | 2 years ago | 13 KB | MIT |
| 4.8.0 | 2 years ago | 13 KB | MIT |
| 4.7.1 | 2 years ago | 13 KB | MIT |
| 4.7.0 | 2 years ago | 13 KB | MIT |
| 4.6.1 | 3 years ago | 13 KB | MIT |
| 4.6.0 | 3 years ago | 13 KB | MIT |
| 4.5.0 | 4 years ago | 13 KB | MIT |
| 4.4.0 | 4 years ago | 13 KB | MIT |
| 4.3.0 | 5 years ago | 12 KB | MIT |
| 4.2.3 | 6 years ago | 11 KB | MIT |
| 4.2.2 | 6 years ago | 11 KB | MIT |
| 4.2.1 | 6 years ago | 11 KB | MIT |
Overview
node-gyp-build is an npm package that build tool and bindings loader for node-gyp that supports prebuilds. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 4.8.4, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need build tool and bindings loader for node-gyp that supports prebuilds and value a focused 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
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
- Lean dependency tree (3 direct dependencies).
Cons
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use node-gyp-build?
node-gyp-build is usable, with caveats. Last published 659 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.
How do I install node-gyp-build?
Run `npm install node-gyp-build` to add node-gyp-build to your npm project.
What license is node-gyp-build released under?
node-gyp-build is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is node-gyp-build?
npm does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on node-gyp-build.
Is node-gyp-build still maintained?
The most recent release of node-gyp-build (v4.8.4) was published 1 year ago.
Does node-gyp-build run install scripts?
No. node-gyp-build does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.