read-package-json meticulously parses package.json files. It handles various edge cases like invalid JSON, missing files, and gracefully manages different file encodings. Beyond simple reading, it performs robust validation, identifying potential issues with the package manifest based on npm's specifications. Data can be read directly from file, buffer or string, offering developers flexibility. Overall, it is an essential tool for reliable and accurate package metadata extraction.
The read-package-json package has had an irregular release frequency. It started with frequent releases in 2012-2014, then slowed significantly after 2015. Releases became sporadic, with many months having no new versions. There were some bursts of activity in 2017 and 2021. The latest version, 7.0.1, was released in May 2024, with no releases so far in 2025.
From March 2024 to September 2025, read-package-json downloads showed recurring fluctuation. After peaking in April 2024, downloads generally decreased until December 2024. The numbers fluctuated again in the first half of 2025, showing a big peak in June. August saw a drop, while September's partial data suggests a potential increase.
