socket.io-parser is a core component of the Socket.IO library, responsible for encoding and decoding Socket.IO packets. It handles the complex task of converting data transmitted over the network into usable JavaScript objects and vice versa. This parser supports various encoding schemes and handles message types, including acknowledgements, binary data, and events, ensuring efficient and reliable communication between Socket.IO clients and servers. It's designed for speed and low overhead, making it suitable for real-time applications requiring high throughput.
The socket.io-parser package saw varied release frequency. There were bursts of activity in 2014, 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022, with multiple versions released in some months. Releases have become less frequent in more recent years. There have been no releases from October 2024 through September 2025.
Socket.io-parser downloads show a generally upward trend from March 2024 to July 2025, peaking near 50 million. There's a noticeable dip in December 2024 and a sharper decrease in September 2025, likely due to incomplete data for the current month.
