node-gyp-build
npmv4.8.4Build tool and bindings loader for node-gyp that supports prebuilds
Overview
node-gyp-build is an npm package that build tool and bindings loader for node-gyp that supports prebuilds. It is extremely widely used, with about 44M downloads per week and 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 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 (44M weekly downloads).
- 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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Dependencies
Dev (3)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on node-gyp-build.
Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8.4latest | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 4.8.3 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 4.8.2 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 4.8.1 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 4.8.0 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 4.7.1 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 4.7.0 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 4.6.1 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 4.6.0 | 3 years ago | MIT |
| 4.5.0 | 4 years ago | MIT |
| 4.4.0 | 4 years ago | MIT |
| 4.3.0 | 4 years ago | MIT |
| 4.2.3 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 4.2.2 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 4.2.1 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 4.2.0 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 4.1.1 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 4.1.0 | 7 years ago | MIT |
| 3.9.0 | 7 years ago | MIT |
| 4.0.0 | 7 years ago | MIT |
Frequently asked questions
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?
node-gyp-build has approximately 44,048,421 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.