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object-inspect

npmv1.13.4

string representations of objects in node and the browser

Adopt with care

object-inspect is usable, with caveats. Last published 582 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.

  • ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.

    No download data reported for this package yet.

  • CMaintenance: grade C, Fair — worth a look.

    Last published 582 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.

  • AWeight: grade A, Excellent.

    Zero runtime dependencies, about 101 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 object-inspect to a project.

0
Direct dependencies

Runtime packages this one declares itself.

0
Total installed

Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.

101 KB
Install size

Unpacked size of this package plus its entire runtime tree.

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Tree depth

Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.

Compatibility

Node.js
node >= 0.4
Module format
CommonJS only
TypeScript
No bundled types
Install scripts
None

Quick start

A usage example from the object-inspect README.

jsFull README ↗
var inspect = require('object-inspect');
var obj = { a: 1, b: [3,4] };
obj.c = obj;
console.log(inspect(obj));

object-inspect vs the alternatives

Packages solving a similar problem in the npm ecosystem, compared on the signals that drive an adoption decision.

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object-inspectthis page024MIT1 year ago
serialize-error02MIT1 day ago
fast-json-stable-stringify137.5M2MIT1 day ago
es-define-property131.3M4MIT1 day ago
merge-descriptors113M1MIT1 day ago
is-plain-obj112.9M1MIT1 day ago

Dependencies

Declared by object-inspect v1.13.4. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.

Dev (24)

@ljharb/eslint-config ^21.1.1@pkgjs/support ^0.0.6auto-changelog ^2.5.0core-js ^2.6.12error-cause ^1.0.8es-value-fixtures ^1.7.1eslint =8.8.0for-each ^0.3.4functions-have-names ^1.2.3glob =10.3.7globalthis ^1.0.4has-symbols ^1.1.0has-tostringtag ^1.0.2in-publish ^2.0.1jackspeak =2.1.1make-arrow-function ^1.2.0mock-property ^1.1.0npmignore ^0.3.1nyc ^10.3.2safe-publish-latest ^2.0.0safer-buffer ^2.1.2semver ^6.3.1string.prototype.repeat ^1.0.0tape ^5.9.0

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Release history

1 release in the last two years, typically about 138 days apart.

Recent versions of object-inspect
VersionPublishedSizeLicense
1.13.4latest1 year ago101 KBMIT
1.13.31 year ago99 KBMIT
1.13.22 years ago97 KBMIT
1.13.12 years ago95 KBMIT
1.13.02 years ago95 KBMIT
1.12.33 years ago93 KBMIT
1.12.24 years ago91 KBMIT
1.12.14 years ago89 KBMIT
1.12.04 years ago88 KBMIT
1.11.14 years ago82 KBMIT
1.11.05 years ago55 KBMIT
1.10.35 years ago54 KBMIT
1.10.25 years ago51 KBMIT
1.10.15 years ago51 KBMIT
1.10.05 years ago50 KBMIT

Overview

object-inspect is an npm package that string representations of objects in node and the browser. It has 24 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 1.13.4, released under the MIT license.

Who should use it

Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need string representations of objects in node and the browser 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 (MIT).

Cons

  • Large dependency tree (24 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
  • No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).

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Maintainers

emilbayesljharb

Keywords

inspectobjectprettystringifyutil.inspect

Funding

Frequently asked questions

Should I use object-inspect?

object-inspect is usable, with caveats. Last published 582 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.

How do I install object-inspect?

Run `npm install object-inspect` to add object-inspect to your npm project.

What license is object-inspect released under?

object-inspect is distributed under the MIT license.

How popular is object-inspect?

npm does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 24 known packages depend on object-inspect.

Is object-inspect still maintained?

The most recent release of object-inspect (v1.13.4) was published 1 year ago.

Does object-inspect run install scripts?

No. object-inspect does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.