ini is a robust JavaScript parser and serializer for INI files. It handles INI-style configuration formats with ease, offering functionality to both read and write data. The package supports sections, properties, comments, and nested structures within INI files, making it suitable for managing application configurations, game settings, and more. Its straightforward API simplifies data access and modification, and the lightweight design ensures efficient performance. Widely used and well-maintained, ini is a reliable choice for working with INI file formats in Node.js and browser environments.
The ini package has had sporadic releases since 2011. Initial versions (1.x) were common until 2017. Version 2.0 occurred in late 2020. Versions 3.0 and 4.0 came out in April 2022 and March 2023 respecively. Small updates to version 4 continued until May 2024, and version 5 arrived in September 2024. No releases have been made in 2025 as of August 29th.
ini package downloads show a significant increase between February 2024 and August 2025. From March 2024 onward, downloads remained above 180 million monthly. A spike occurred between June and July 2025, reaching over 309 million. August 2025 downloads are currently lower than previous months.