Checks if a value is a Buffer. Useful for differentiating between a Buffer and other ArrayBuffer-like objects in JavaScript environments, especially when dealing with typed arrays and binary data manipulation. Provides reliable and accurate Buffer detection, handling edge cases and different JavaScript environments. Crucial for libraries and applications that need to explicitly work with Node.js Buffers.
The npm package "is-buffer" saw infrequent releases between October 2014 and November 2020. There were bursts of releases in late 2014, 2016, and 2018. The most recent release was in November 2020 ("2.0.5"), and there have been no releases since then, including through August 2025. The package appears to be stable with no recent activity.
The npm package 'is-buffer' experienced fluctuating download numbers between February 2024 and August 2025. Downloads spiked dramatically in March 2024, remaining high throughout the year. There was a large spike in June of 2025, with a similarly great number of downloads from the month before and after. August 2025 is not complete, showing a lower count.
