why-is-node-running
npmv3.2.2TypeScriptNode is running but you don't know why? why-is-node-running is here to help you.
Adopt with care
why-is-node-running is usable, with caveats. Last published 609 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 609 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 8.6 KB installed.
- ASupply chain: grade A, Excellent.
No install scripts, 3 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
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Compatibility
- Node.js
- node >=20.11
- Module format
- ESM only
- TypeScript
- Types included
- Install scripts
- None
Quick start
A usage example from the why-is-node-running README.
import whyIsNodeRunning from 'why-is-node-running' // should be your first import
import { createServer } from 'node:net'
function startServer () {
const server = createServer()
setInterval(() => {}, 1000)
server.listen(0)
}
startServer()
startServer()
// logs out active handles that are keeping node running
setImmediate(() => whyIsNodeRunning())why-is-node-running vs the alternatives
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Used by
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Release history
1 release in the last two years, typically about 89 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.2latest | 1 year ago | 8.6 KB | MIT |
| 3.2.1 | 1 year ago | 8.4 KB | MIT |
| 3.2.0 | 2 years ago | 8.3 KB | MIT |
| 3.1.0 | 2 years ago | 8.9 KB | MIT |
| 3.0.0 | 2 years ago | 7.5 KB | MIT |
| 2.3.0 | 2 years ago | 7.1 KB | MIT |
| 2.2.2 | 4 years ago | 7.1 KB | MIT |
| 2.2.1 | 4 years ago | 7.1 KB | MIT |
| 2.2.0 | 6 years ago | 7.0 KB | MIT |
| 2.1.2 | 6 years ago | 6.7 KB | MIT |
| 2.1.1 | 6 years ago | 6.4 KB | MIT |
| 2.1.0 | 7 years ago | 6.2 KB | MIT |
| 2.0.3 | 8 years ago | 6.2 KB | MIT |
| 2.0.2 | 8 years ago | 5.9 KB | MIT |
| 2.0.1 | 8 years ago | 5.9 KB | MIT |
Overview
why-is-node-running is an npm package that node is running but you don't know why? why-is-node-running is here to help you. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 3.2.2, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need node is running but you don't know why? why-is-node-running is here to help you and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Ships TypeScript type definitions.
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.
Auto-generated from collected registry metadata. No external claims are inferred.
Maintainers
Frequently asked questions
Should I use why-is-node-running?
why-is-node-running is usable, with caveats. Last published 609 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.
How do I install why-is-node-running?
Run `npm install why-is-node-running` to add why-is-node-running to your npm project.
What license is why-is-node-running released under?
why-is-node-running is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is why-is-node-running?
npm does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on why-is-node-running.
Is why-is-node-running still maintained?
The most recent release of why-is-node-running (v3.2.2) was published 1 year ago.
Does why-is-node-running run install scripts?
No. why-is-node-running does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.