The @babel/plugin-transform-explicit-resource-management Babel plugin transforms the proposed Explicit Resource Management feature for JavaScript. This proposal introduces the using keyword for deterministic disposal of resources, enhancing code reliability and preventing resource leaks. This plugin allows developers to use this cutting-edge syntax in their projects today, transpiling it into compatible JavaScript that can be executed across different environments, ensuring broader adoption and experimentation with the new resource management capabilities.
As of September 1, 2025, the @babel/plugin-transform-explicit-resource-management npm package saw one release each in June (v7.27.5) and July (v7.28.0) of 2025. There were no releases in August or in September, up to the current date.
@babel/plugin-transform-explicit-resource-management downloads remained at zero until June 2025. Downloads surged in July and August 2025 to 19,901,300 and 30,579,182 respectively. September 2025 downloads are incomplete but currently at zero, indicating a possible return to the initial trend or data pending.
