range-parser is a utility for parsing HTTP Range headers. It takes a Range header string and a size, returning an array of parsed ranges or an error if the header is invalid or unsatisfiable. This package is crucial for implementing efficient partial content delivery, enabling features like video seeking and downloading specific parts of a file. Used in web servers and CDNs, it supports various range formats and provides tools for merging overlapping ranges.
The npm package range-parser saw initial activity in June 2012, with 4 versions released. Releases continued sporadically until June 2019. There have been no releases since May 2019. The package has been inactive for over 6 years.
Range-parser downloads show a generally upward trend from February 2024 to July 2025, peaking near 200 million. A significant jump occurred between February and March 2024. August 2025 data, being incomplete, shows a dip, but the overall usage remains high.
