The contributors package retrieves contributors for a given npm package directly from the npm registry or GitHub repository. It simplifies automation by fetching and normalizing contributor data, providing insights into a package's maintenance and community activity. It's helpful for generating contributor lists, analyzing package health, and acknowledging open-source efforts in your projects or reports. This package streamlines the process of identifying and crediting the individuals who make npm packages possible.
The contributors npm package had infrequent releases. Initial development occurred in 2012 (3 releases) and 2013-2014 (1-5 releases). After February 2016 (1 release), there have been no new versions published for over 9 years, indicating that the package may be unmaintained.
The npm package "contributors" experienced fluctuating downloads between March 2024 and September 2025. Downloads saw a significant spike in July 2025, reaching over 10,000, followed by a decline in August and September. September's data is incomplete.