module-alias offers a straightforward solution for registering aliases of directories and files within your Node.js projects. This eliminates the need for complex relative paths, improving code readability and maintainability. It allows you to define aliases in your package.json or a separate configuration file, mapping them to specific locations. By simplifying import statements, module-alias encourages better organization and reduces the risk of pathing errors, particularly in larger projects with deeply nested file structures. This results in cleaner, more manageable codebases.
The module-alias npm package saw frequent releases in early 2016, then sporadic updates until late 2019. A single release occurred in June 2023. Otherwise, there have been no releases from late 2019 to August 2025.
Module-alias npm package downloads show steady growth from March 2024 (3.5M) to August 2025 (7.1M). There's a clear upward trend, with each month generally exceeding the previous. September 2025 downloads (1.95M) are incomplete, reflecting only a partial month's data.
