css-tree is a powerful CSS parser and serializer with detailed syntax tree representation. It's designed for analysis, transformation, and generation of CSS. The library offers granular control over CSS structures, making it ideal for linters, optimizers, and preprocessors. Its robust parser strictly adheres to CSS specifications, while its serializer faithfully recreates CSS from the tree. Developers leverage it for advanced CSS manipulation tasks, including vendor prefixing and complex selector handling.
The css-tree npm package had bursts of releases, mainly between 2020 and 2022. Activity peaked in November 2020 (4 releases) and December 2021 (5 releases). Release frequency significantly decreased from 2023 onwards, with occasional releases in September, November, and December 2024. There have been no releases in 2025.
Css-tree downloads show a fluctuating but generally upward trend. From February 2024 to July 2025, downloads increased significantly. August 2025 shows a decrease compared to the previous two months, but the data is incomplete. Overall, the package maintains high download numbers.