uuid
npmv14.0.1TypeScriptRFC9562 UUIDs
Overview
uuid is an npm package that rFC9562 UUIDs. It is extremely widely used, with about 247.1M downloads per week. The latest version is 14.0.1, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need rFC9562 UUIDs 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 (247.1M weekly downloads).
- Ships TypeScript type definitions.
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- Large dependency tree (16 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
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Dependencies
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 14.0.1latest | 29 days ago | MIT |
| 13.0.2 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 11.1.1 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 12.0.1 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 13.0.1 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 14.0.0 | 3 months ago | MIT |
| 13.0.0 | 10 months ago | MIT |
| 12.0.0 | 10 months ago | MIT |
| 11.1.0 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 11.0.5 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 11.0.4 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 11.0.3 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 11.0.2 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 11.0.1 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 11.0.0 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 11.0.0-0 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 10.0.0 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 9.0.1 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 9.0.0 | 3 years ago | MIT |
| 9.0.0-beta.0 | 4 years ago | MIT |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install uuid?
Run `npm install uuid` to add uuid to your npm project.
What license is uuid released under?
uuid is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is uuid?
uuid has approximately 247,101,089 downloads per week.