The pg-connection-string package offers robust parsing and formatting of PostgreSQL connection strings. It simplifies the process of converting complex connection string formats into JavaScript objects for easy access to individual parameters (host, port, user, database, password, etc.) and vice versa. This allows for dynamic configuration of PostgreSQL connections, abstracting away the intricacies of manual string manipulation and improving code maintainability. Ideal for projects requiring flexible database connection management.
The pg-connection-string npm package had initial releases in 2014, followed by a period of inactivity. Releases resumed in 2017 with version 2.0.0. Sporadic releases continued until 2021. After a quiet period, activity picked up again in 2023 and 2024. 2025 saw a flurry of releases in April, May and June, however no releases were made for July and August.
pg-connection-string downloads show a strong upward trend. From March 2024 to August 2025, downloads steadily increased, reaching a peak of 54 million in July 2025. September 2025 downloads are significantly lower, likely due to the month being incomplete. overall strong growth trend.
