@protobufjs/base64 provides base64 encoding and decoding functionality optimized for protobuf.js, a JavaScript library for working with Protocol Buffers. It handles both standard and URL-safe base64 variants. This package features lightweight implementation for browser and Node.js environments. It's designed for efficient data serialization and transmission within protobuf applications. Uses a simple API to leverage the most common encoding needs for protobuf encoding efficiently.
The @protobufjs/base64 npm package had frequent releases in December 2016 (5 versions) and January 2017 (3 versions). There was a single release in June 2017. Since then, there have been no releases for over 8 years, from July 2017 to August 2025. The package appears to be effectively unmaintained.
@protobufjs/base64 downloads show a generally increasing trend from March 2024 (48.6M) to July 2025 (82.2M). There were significant spikes in October and November 2024. August 2025 data (78.1M) is incomplete but suggests a potential slight decrease from the previous month.
