Minimatch is a powerful globbing library used for matching strings against patterns. Ideal for file system navigation and filtering, it supports wildcards, character classes, and extended globs like brace expansion. Developers use it extensively in build tools, task runners, and anywhere flexible pattern matching is required. Options provide granular control over case sensitivity, dotfile handling, and more. Its robust nature and wide adoption make minimatch a cornerstone in the JavaScript ecosystem.
Minimatch releases were frequent in its early years (2011-2015), then became sporadic. There were bursts of releases in 2022 and early 2023. The package saw a high release frequency in January 2023 (18 version), February 2023 (14 versions), April 2023 (9 versions). No releases occurred between August 2023 and February 2024. Then a few sporadic releases until June 2025.
Minimatch downloads surged dramatically from February 2024 (168 million) to July 2025 (1.37 billion). Downloads generally increased month-over-month, peaking in July 2025. August 2025 data is incomplete, showing a significant dip, but it’s likely to rise once the month concludes.
