make-error simplifies custom error class creation in JavaScript. It offers a straightforward way to define error types with custom names, codes, and properties, extending the standard Error object. This package streamlines error handling by providing a consistent and structured approach to defining and managing errors, improving code readability and maintainability. It promotes organized error management for cleaner and more robust applications.
The npm package "make-error" was actively released from October 2014 to February 2020, with sporadic updates. The initial versions (0.0.0 to 0.3.0) were released in October 2014, followed by versions 1.0.0 to 1.3.6 between April 2015 and February 2020. There have been no releases since February 2020.
Make-error's npm package downloads surged in 2024, peaking in October at 173 million. Download numbers remained high in early 2025, reaching 151 million in June. However, the download numbers decreased significantly in September 2025, with only 51 million downloads, though the month is not yet complete.
