pg-cursor provides a convenient way to iterate over large PostgreSQL query results in Node.js. Instead of loading the entire dataset into memory at once, it allows you to fetch rows in batches using server-side cursors. This is particularly useful for handling datasets that exceed available memory, preventing out-of-memory errors and improving application performance. The package simplifies implementation, handling cursor lifecycle and providing a flexible API for fetching specific numbers of rows at a time.
pg-cursor's release frequency is sporadic. Initial development occurred in 2013-2014. A period of inactivity followed until 2016. The package was actively updated in 2017 and between 2019 and 2020, reaching a peak in 2020. After a quiet 2021 and 2022, releases resumed in 2023, continuing with moderate frequency into 2025, with varied monthly release counts.
Pg-cursor npm package downloads show a general upward trend from March 2024 to August 2025, peaking at over 3.3 million downloads. September 2025 shows a significant drop, likely due to incomplete data for the month. Overall, usage of the package has substantially increased in the last year and a half.