Locate the executable in the user's PATH. which efficiently searches directories specified in the PATH environment variable to find the absolute path of a given command. It's commonly used in shell scripts and build processes to ensure dependencies are available before execution. Returns the absolute path or null if not found. A lightweight dependency with no external requirements, designed for portability and ease of integration.
The npm package releases started strong in 2011, then became sporadic. Releases occurred occasionally, with longer gaps between them. The most recent release was version 5.0.0 in October 2024. No releases have occurred in 2025 thus far.
The npm package experienced significant download growth from March 2024 to August 2025, peaking in June and July 2025 with over 600 million downloads. September 2025 shows a drastically lower number, but the month is not yet complete.
