cookie-parser is a middleware for Node.js that parses cookies attached to the client request object. It populates req.cookies with an object keyed by cookie names containing their corresponding values. It can also optionally decrypt signed cookies. This is crucial for handling user sessions, authentication, and personalizing user experiences by retrieving and processing data stored in cookies sent from the client's browser. Its efficient parsing helps streamline backend logic and enhance web app functionality.
The cookie-parser npm package has irregular releases. In 2014, there were 8 releases, with a concentration between February and June. From 2015-2021, releases were sparse, with one release most years. No releases occurred in 2022 or 2023. The last release before today was in October 2024. There have been no releases yet in 2025.
Cookie-parser downloads surged throughout 2024, peaking in October. While downloads remained consistently high into 2025, a significant jump occurred between May and July 2025 potentially because of important new code that demands cookies. August 2025 shows a dip, but this could be due to incomplete data for the month.
