Exif-reader is a lightweight and efficient Node.js library for extracting Exif metadata from JPEG images. It allows developers to easily access information like camera settings, location data (if embedded), and image details. The package prioritizes speed and minimal dependencies, making it suitable for performance-sensitive applications. It efficiently parses the Exif data, offering a straightforward API for retrieving specific tags or complete metadata dumps. Ideal for image processing and analysis tasks.