The bytes package in npm is a utility for converting human-readable byte sizes (like "1GB", "1MB", "1kB") into their corresponding numerical values in bytes, and vice versa. It offers flexible options for formatting output, including controlling units and precision. This package is beneficial for displaying file sizes or memory usage in a user-friendly format or when parsing size values from configuration files or user inputs. It supports various units and offers clear and customizable formatting functionality.
The npm package 'bytes' has seen sporadic releases since its initial version in June 2012. Releases were more frequent in 2014 and 2015, with a peak of 3 versions in May 2015. After 2015 release frequency declined, with releases in Jan 2019, Nov 2021 and Jan 2022. There have been no releases since January 2022.
The npm package 'bytes' experienced fluctuating download numbers between March 2024 and August 2025, generally trending upwards. Peak downloads occurred in June and July 2025, with a significant decrease observed in September 2025, which is likely due to the month being incomplete.
