LoopBack is a highly extensible, open-source Node.js framework that enables rapid API creation. It's ideal for building REST APIs and microservices with minimal coding effort. Key features include data modeling, authentication, authorization, and integration with various databases like MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. LoopBack simplifies backend development by automatically generating APIs from your data models and providing tools for customization and extension through its powerful middleware system.
The npm package loopback had frequent releases from 2013 to 2018, peaking in 2014 and 2015. Release frequency significantly decreased after 2018, with only a few releases in 2019 and 2020. There have been no releases since November 2020, indicating a lack of recent maintenance or updates.
Loopback npm package downloads show a fluctuating pattern. Downloads averaged around 75,000-85,000 from March to December 2024. In 2025, downloads increased significantly, peaking in May and June around 111,000. August 2025 sees a drop to 81,656, and September 2025 is incomplete, showing surprisingly low numbers.
