Tapable is a small but powerful library providing a plugin system for JavaScript projects. It enables developers to create composable and extensible applications by defining hooks where plugins can "tap" into the process, intercepting and modifying data or adding new functionality. This event-driven architecture promotes a modular design, allowing loose coupling and easier maintenance by separating concerns through its application to modern build tools.
Tapable's release frequency has varied significantly since 2013. Initial releases were sporadic, with occasional bursts. A period of increased activity occurred in 2015-2018. Releases became less frequent after 2021. Two releases happened in 2025: May (2.2.2) and August (2.2.3). Overall, tapable demonstrates an irregular release pattern.
Tapable's npm package downloads show a fluctuating but generally upward trend from March 2024 to August 2025, ranging from 117M to 204M. September 2025 data is incomplete, showing significantly lower downloads, but it only represents a partial month. Peak downloads occurred in July 2025.
