@types/node provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js. It's essential for any TypeScript project using Node.js, enabling type checking and autocompletion for Node.js APIs. This package offers accurate and up-to-date type information for Node's built-in modules like fs, http, path, and more, improving code reliability and developer productivity. By providing TypeScript definitions, it allows you to leverage TypeScript's static typing and error detection capabilities within your Node.js development workflow.
The npm package @types/node has had a fluctuating release frequency since November 2016. Releases were most frequent in 2017 and 2020, peaking in October 2020 with 62 versions. Release frequency decreased in 2023, and has had several months of increased releases again in 2025, peaking in May with 74 versions. The latest data from July 2025 shows 31 releases.
@types/node downloads show significant growth from February 2024 (126M) to July 2025 (723M). Monthly downloads fluctuated, peaking in July 2025. August 2025's partial data (464M) suggests a potential decrease. Overall, the package experienced substantial adoption and usage over the period.
