@codspeed/core is the foundation of CodSpeed, a continuous benchmarking and performance monitoring platform. This package instruments your JavaScript/TypeScript code, enabling precise measurement of function execution times and resource consumption. It provides decorators and utilities to define benchmarks directly within your codebase. Integrating @codspeed/core allows CodSpeed to automatically detect performance regressions and improvements during development, fostering a culture of continuous performance optimization and ensuring code changes don't inadvertently impact application speed.
The @codspeed/core package had uneven release frequency. In 2023, releases were sporadic, peaking in January and July with two releases each. 2024 saw even fewer releases, with only three months having a single release. 2025 follows a similar pattern with one release in March and none since then. The last release was version 4.0.1 in March 2025.
@codspeed/core downloads show significant growth, starting at 52k in March 2024 and reaching 173k in August 2025. The package experienced a notable surge, particularly from June 2025 to July 2025. September 2025 downloads are at 48k but it is not complete yet.