qs
npmv6.15.3A querystring parser that supports nesting and arrays, with a depth limit
Overview
qs is an npm package that a querystring parser that supports nesting and arrays, with a depth limit. It is extremely widely used, with about 156.8M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 6.15.3, released under the BSD-3-Clause license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need a querystring parser that supports nesting and arrays, with a depth limit and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted 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
- Large, well-established user base (156.8M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (BSD-3-Clause).
Cons
- Large dependency tree (34 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 6.15.3latest | 24 days ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.15.2 | 2 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.15.1 | 3 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.15.0 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.13.3 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.12.5 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.11.4 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.10.7 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.9.9 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.8.5 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.7.5 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.6.3 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.5.5 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.4.3 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.3.5 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.2.6 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.1.4 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.0.6 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.0.5 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.1.3 | 5 months ago | BSD-3-Clause |
Funding
Frequently asked questions
How do I install qs?
Run `npm install qs` to add qs to your npm project.
What license is qs released under?
qs is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause license.
How popular is qs?
qs has approximately 156,756,443 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.