require-from-string allows you to load JavaScript code from a string directly into your Node.js application. Essentially, it functions like require() but takes code as a string input instead of a file path. This is useful for dynamic code generation, testing, or when fetching code from external sources that aren't files. It provides a convenient way to execute code on-the-fly without the need to write it to disk first, improving workflow for certain development tasks.
The require-from-string npm package saw initial activity in 2015, with releases in July and November. Releases continued sporadically until April 2018, with version 2.0.2 being the last. After April 2018, the package has been inactive, with no new versions published as of August 27, 2025.
require-from-string npm package downloads saw a significant rise from February 2024 to August 2025. Downloads surged from ~15 million in February 2024 to over 190 million in June 2025. July 2025 had similar numbers, while August 2025 downloads are lower, likely representing an incomplete month.