BrowserFS is a file system that simulates the Node API in browsers, enabling you to run existing Node.js code without modification. Ideal for web-based tools and applications requiring file system access, it supports various storage backends like localStorage, IndexedDB, and memory. BrowserFS simplifies porting Node.js applications to the web by providing a familiar file system interface and managing browser-specific storage complexities. It enhances web application capabilities with offline support and data persistence.
BrowserFS saw frequent releases from June 2015 to August 2017, peaking in November 2015 with 8 versions. Release frequency then slowed significantly, with a single release in February 2018. Since then, there have been no new versions released as of August 2025.
Browserfs npm package downloads show a fluctuating trend. Downloads peaked in June 2024 (51746) and declined sharply in August 2024 (24697). Downloads remained relatively stable early in 2025, with a peak in June (42450), before declining again in August (18625, incomplete data for the month).
