The file package for Node.js provides a simple and intuitive API for asynchronous file system operations. It simplifies common tasks like reading, writing, creating, and deleting files and directories. It offers promises for cleaner async/await usage, handles encoding gracefully, and provides helpful error messages. Easy folder creation and JSON file handling makes file a lightweight alternative to Node's built-in fs module when you want a more user-friendly experience with clear, concise syntax.
The npm package file has sporadic releases, with activity primarily in 2012 and a single release in 2014. February 2012 had two releases (0.1.1, 0.2.0), April 2012 had one (0.2.1), and February 2014 had one (0.2.2). All other months from January 2012 through July 2025 show no releases. The package appears to be inactive since February 2014.
NPM package downloads show a general decline from August 2024 (614,605) to August 2025 (407,189). There was an initial increase until July 2024 (625,130), followed by a decrease in late 2024 and a slight rebound in early 2025. Download numbers decreased again by August 2025, which is the current month.
