Validates options passed to Babel transformations. This package, @babel/helper-validator-option, ensures that the options you provide when using Babel are correctly formatted and adhere to the expected structure. It prevents common configuration errors, leading to more robust and predictable Babel transformations. Use this helper for creating custom Babel plugins or extending Babel's functionality with user-defined options. Ultimately, reduces debugging time by catching option-related issues early.
The @babel/helper-validator-option package has seen sporadic releases. There were bursts in late 2020 and early 2021, followed by periods of inactivity. Releases occurred in June and December of 2021, and June of 2022. 2023 saw consistent releases in February, June, September, and November. In 2024, releases occurred in May, June, July, and October. April 2025 had one release and there have been no releases since then.
@babel/helper-validator-option downloads show significant growth from March 2024 (100M) to August 2025 (238M). Peak downloads occurred in June/July 2025 (262M+). September 2025 data is incomplete, showing a sharp decrease, which is expected as the month is still in progress.
