read-json-sync is a lightweight npm package that simplifies reading and parsing JSON files synchronously in Node.js. It offers a convenient alternative to the standard fs.readFileSync and JSON.parse combination, reducing boilerplate code. This package ensures quick retrieval of JavaScript objects directly from JSON files, making it ideal for configuration files or data loading in synchronous operations where performance is less critical. It offers ease of use by directly returning parsed JSON objects.
The read-json-sync npm package has infrequent releases. Initial releases occurred in 2014 and 2015. Version 2.0.0 was released in November 2017, followed by 2.0.1 in December 2018. Since then, there have been no new releases, with the last activity almost 7 years ago. This indicates a lack of recent maintenance or updates.
The npm package 'read-json-sync' experienced fluctuating downloads between March 2024 and September 2025. Downloads peaked in June 2024 and February 2025, exceeding 700,000. Since March 2025, downloads have decreased, with September 2025 showing the lowest numbers of the year thus far.
