pirates is a versatile JavaScript library offering a delightful hook into the require() system. It empowers developers to transform source code on the fly before execution. Imagine transpiling ES modules, instrumenting code for coverage, or even implementing custom module loading schemes, all triggered with require(). pirates simplifies these tasks, making it a useful tool for build processes, testing frameworks, and more, effectively extending the capabilities of Node.js's module system with concise, declarative code.
The npm package "pirates" saw frequent releases in December 2015, with steady but less frequent updates until early 2019. There was a period of inactivity until December 2021, followed by sporadic releases throughout 2022, 2023 and March 2025. Overall, the release frequency has significantly decreased since its initial burst of activity in 2015 and 2016.
Pirates npm package downloads show a generally increasing trend from March 2024 to August 2025. There are fluctuations, with peaks occurring in April, May, July of 2025 and the maximum value is in July 2025. The most recent full month, August 2025, shows a decline compared to the previous months.
