The address package simplifies IP address and network interface retrieval. It efficiently determines your machine's IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, useful for network-aware applications. It goes beyond basic hostname lookups, offering accurate and platform-independent results. Key features include identifying internal and external IPs, and listing available network interfaces, making it a powerful tool for network configuration and system information gathering. This is a lightweight and dependable solution.
Address npm package downloads show a fluctuating but generally high volume. Downloads peaked in June 2025 at over 50 million. August 2025 saw a decrease to around 42 million, with September 2025 data currently showing a significant drop, likely due to incomplete monthly data.
The npm package "address" has had irregular release frequency. Initial releases occurred in 2013, followed by a period of inactivity. Releases picked up again in 2015-2019, then slowed significantly until 2022. 2023 saw a brief surge with the release of versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 in September. There were single releases in February and June 2024 however, there have been no releases in 2025 as of September 7th, 2025.
