Tape is a tap-producing test harness for Node.js and browsers. It offers a simple, straightforward API for writing and running tests, focusing on minimal boilerplate and readable output. Tape reports test results in TAP format, universally understood by many tools. Developers quickly integrate Tape into their workflows to ensure code correctness. Its lightweight dependencies benefit smaller project size, making it a popular general functional testing tool.
Tape's release frequency peaked in 2014, with several months exceeding 10 releases. The most prolific months were March and April 2014. After 2014, the release rate slowed significantly. In the recent years (2023-2025), the releases are sporadic, with many months having no new versions. The latest month with a release was September 2024 with version 5.9.0.
Tape's npm downloads show a fluctuating but generally downward trend throughout 2024. In 2025, downloads stabilized around 2 million before experiencing a significant surge in June and July. August 2025 data is incomplete but suggests a sharp decrease compared to the previous two months.
