girdle

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Girdle is a JavaScript utility library described as a 'utility belt,' primarily composed of various frontend and backend functions frequently used by its author. The package is currently at version 0.3.8, with its last publish occurring eight years ago, indicating it is no longer actively maintained. Its release cadence was ad-hoc and tied to the author's personal needs, rather than a community-driven schedule. Key differentiators include its lightweight, zero-dependency nature, making it suitable for simple additions to projects without introducing external baggage. However, due to its age and lack of maintenance, it does not offer modern features like native ESM support or TypeScript definitions, distinguishing it from contemporary, actively developed utility libraries.

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Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

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musl

18–22

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v? · npm install

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

node 18–226 runs

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glibc

node 18–226 runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

girdle

✓ const girdle = require('girdle');

✗ import girdle from 'girdle';

For Node.js environments, CommonJS `require` is the intended and most reliable way to import the library due to its age and likely CommonJS-first design. ESM `import` might only work via bundlers or specific Node.js configurations for CJS interoperability.

someUtilityFunction

✓ const { someUtilityFunction } = require('girdle');

✗ import { someUtilityFunction } from 'girdle';

Assuming the library exports individual utilities as properties of its main export, this CommonJS destructuring is the correct approach. Direct ESM named imports are unlikely to work without transpilation/bundling due to the library's age.

girdle

✓ import * as girdle from 'girdle';

While primarily CommonJS, modern bundlers can often consume CJS modules and expose them as ESM namespaces. This approach allows access to all exported utilities as properties of the `girdle` object in ESM contexts.

Demonstrates how to install and use hypothetical utility functions from the `girdle` library in a CommonJS Node.js environment.

Debug

Known issues

breakingThe library is pre-1.0 (version 0.3.8) and has been unmaintained for eight years. API stability is not guaranteed, and breaking changes could occur even between minor versions if the author were to update it. Use with caution in production environments.

fix

Thoroughly review the source code for specific utility signatures and test extensively before integrating into critical applications. Consider migrating to a more actively maintained library.

affects: >=0.1.0

gotchaThis package is likely CommonJS-first due to its age. Direct `import` statements (ESM) may not work as expected in Node.js without explicit configuration or a bundler, leading to module resolution errors.

fix

Prefer `const girdle = require('girdle');` for Node.js environments. If using in a modern browser context with a bundler (e.g., Webpack, Rollup), `import * as girdle from 'girdle';` might be transpiled correctly.

affects: <=0.3.8

gotchaThere are no official TypeScript declaration files (`.d.ts`) included with the package. This means TypeScript users will not get type safety, autocompletion, or compile-time checks for `girdle`'s utilities.

fix

Manually create declaration files (e.g., `girdle.d.ts`) or install community-contributed types if available (`@types/girdle`). If not, use `any` to bypass type checking, acknowledging the loss of type safety.

affects: <=0.3.8

gotchaThe library is largely abandoned, with no updates in eight years. This implies a lack of security patches, bug fixes, or performance improvements, which could pose risks in evolving environments.

fix

Evaluate whether the specific functionalities needed are easily replaceable by native JavaScript features or more current, actively maintained utility libraries (e.g., Lodash, Ramda) to ensure long-term stability and security.

affects: <=0.3.8

Errors

Common errors & fixes

TypeError: girdle.someFunction is not a function

The imported `girdle` object does not contain a property named `someFunction`, or it's not a callable function. This could be due to incorrect function name, or the module structure being different than assumed.

fix

Verify the exact function name and its availability by inspecting the `girdle.js` source file directly. If using CommonJS, `console.log(Object.keys(girdle));` can help reveal available exports.

Cannot find module 'girdle'

The `girdle` package is not installed, or the module resolver cannot locate it. This often happens with incorrect `npm install` or environment issues.

fix

Ensure the package is correctly installed with `npm install girdle`. If running Node.js, confirm `node_modules` is in the expected path. If using a bundler, check its configuration.

SyntaxError: Named export 'someUtilityFunction' not found. The requested module 'girdle' does not provide an export named 'someUtilityFunction'

Attempting to use ESM named imports (`import { someUtilityFunction } from 'girdle';`) on a CommonJS-only module.

fix

Revert to CommonJS `require` syntax: `const { someUtilityFunction } = require('girdle');` or `const girdle = require('girdle'); const someUtilityFunction = girdle.someUtilityFunction;`. If using a bundler, ensure it's configured to correctly handle CJS interoperability for ESM imports.

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Version history

0.3.8latest on npm

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/nmrugg/girdle ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/girdle ↗