Node.js
A JavaScript runtime built on V8 for server-side services, command-line tools, and networked applications.
Overview
Node.js runs JavaScript outside the browser on the V8 engine. It supplies an event-driven I/O model and a standard library for files, networks, and processes, which makes it a common base for services and command-line tools.
Where it fits
- HTTP APIs and background services
- Build tools and command-line utilities
- Real-time applications using streams and sockets
Key capabilities
- Non-blocking I/O and event loop
- npm package ecosystem
- Built-in test runner and module system
- Cross-platform binaries
Repository metadata
- Stars (snapshot)
- 123,242
- Main language
- JavaScript
- License
- GitHub did not report a single SPDX identifier; consult the upstream repository.
- Topics
- javascript, js, linux, macos, mit, node, nodejs, runtime, windows
- Category
- Platforms & frameworks
- Last push
- 2026-11-05T10:34:09Z
Repository description from GitHub metadata: Node.js JavaScript runtime ✨🐢🚀✨
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- Official repository
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