Confusing-browser-globals meticulously identifies JavaScript code within your npm package that inadvertently uses browser globals in a Node.js environment, potentially causing errors. It helps developers catch instances of code designed explicitly for browsers leaking into their server-side or shared modules. By flagging variables like window or document, this package eases debugging and promotes environment-agnostic code, ensuring your libraries can function reliably across browser and server contexts.
The npm package confusing-browser-globals has infrequent releases. Initial activity occurred in 2018 and 2019, with occasional releases. Version 1.0.10 was released in October 2020, and 1.0.11 in December 2021. There have been no releases since December 2021, including through September 2025. The package appears to be largely inactive.
The npm package confusing-browser-globals experienced fluctuating download numbers. From March 2024 to August 2025, monthly downloads generally remained between 39 million and 49 million, with a notable peak in June 2025 at 59 million. September 2025 downloads are significantly lower, reflecting incomplete data for the current month.