The etag package efficiently generates HTTP ETags for Node.js. It creates strong or weak ETags from strings or Buffers, used for cache validation. ETags improve website performance by reducing unnecessary data transfers. etag supports various ETag generation options, enhancing control over cache behavior and browser compatibility. This package is essential for optimizing network efficiency in web applications.
The npm package etag saw its most active release period in 2014, with several versions published between May and November. Releases slowed significantly after 2015, with only occasional updates in 2017. From 2018 to August 2025, there have been no new versions of the etag package published.
Etag's npm package downloads show a generally upward trend from March 2024 to August 2025. Downloads steadily increased throughout 2024, peaking in October. While there were fluctuations, 2025 shows substantial growth, with a noticeable surge in June and July, although August's downloads are slightly lower but still significant.
