exit-x is a small, dependency-free JavaScript package offering a robust and cross-platform process.exit() replacement. It ensures proper handling of exit codes and addresses potential issues across different Node.js versions and operating systems. This package provides reliable exit behavior, making it ideal for CLI tools and applications where predictable termination is crucial, especially in automated environments or CI/CD pipelines. Its simplicity and focus on its core function makes it a valuable utility for any Node.js developer.
The npm package exit-x saw releases in November and December 2024 (versions 0.2.1 and 0.2.2 respectively). There have been no releases from January 2025 through August 2025. As of September 11, 2025, the package has been inactive for the majority of the current year.
Exit-x downloads remained negligible until November 2024, then gradually increased. There was a major surge in June 2025, followed by peaks in July and August, with a significant drop in September, the current, incomplete month.
