@isaacs/catcher simplifies error handling in asynchronous JavaScript. It provides a clean and lightweight alternative to try/catch blocks or .catch() chains for promises. Use it to catch and handle errors that might occur within async functions or promise chains, preventing unhandled rejections. This utility enhances code readability and maintainability by centralizing error handling logic. A tiny yet powerful tool from Isaac Z. Schlueter for more robust Node.js applications.
The npm package @isaacs/catcher saw initial activity with 4 releases in October 2023 and 1 release in November 2023. Since December 2023, there have been no new versions published, with no releases recorded for the subsequent 21 months up to and including September 2025. The package appears to be inactive.
@isaacs/catcher downloads show steady growth from March to August 2024, peaking in November. Downloads decreased in December 2024, then remained relatively stable until May 2025, followed by another growth period. August 2025 data is consistent with the prior month. September 2025 is incomplete but indicates a significant drop, which can be just a partial measure.
