The npm package @discoveryjs/json-ext had sporadic releases. Initial activity was in late 2020, followed by periods of inactivity. 2021 saw a few releases, with a single release in March 2022. After a long pause, there were releases in July, August and October 2024. There have been no releases in 2025 as of September 9th.
@discoveryjs/json-ext downloads show consistent growth from March 2024 (35M) through July 2025 (65.7M). After July 2025, downloads decreased slightly in August (60.3M) before significantly dropping in the partial month of September 2025 (17M).
@discoveryjs/json-ext extends JavaScript's built-in JSON object with enhanced functionality for handling complex data structures common in data visualization and analysis. It provides methods for serializing and deserializing JavaScript objects, arrays, and other data types to JSON format, addressing limitations in standard JSON regarding circular references, dates, and undefined values. This library ensures robust and reliable JSON handling, particularly beneficial when working with data-heavy applications or needing reliable data exchange with systems that rely on JSON.
