methods

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The `methods` package, currently at version 1.1.2, provides a normalized, lower-cased array of HTTP method names supported by the Node.js runtime. This module serves as a robust alternative or enhancement to Node.js core's `http.METHODS`, especially for environments requiring broader compatibility. Its key differentiators include automatically lower-casing all method names for consistent usage and offering a fallback list for older Node.js versions (0.10 and below) that predate the `http.METHODS` export. Furthermore, it's designed to function seamlessly with browser bundling tools like Browserify without inadvertently pulling in the larger `http` shim module, making it lightweight for client-side use cases where a list of standard HTTP verbs is needed. The package is very stable, with infrequent updates, reflecting its foundational role and mature status within the Node.js ecosystem, particularly as a utility for web frameworks like Express.

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Install & Compatibility

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glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

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Code

Verified usage

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

methods

✓ const methods = require('methods')

The package exports a single array by default, primarily designed for CommonJS environments.

methods

✓ import methods from 'methods'

✗ import { methods } from 'methods'

While CommonJS, bundlers often allow default ESM import. Using named imports like `{ methods }` will result in an error as it's not a named export.

METHODS_ARRAY

✓ const METHODS_ARRAY = require('methods')

The exported value is an array of strings, so it's often assigned to a descriptive constant name.

Demonstrates how to import the `methods` array and iterate through the supported HTTP verbs. It also shows a simple function to check if a specific HTTP method is included in the list.

const methods = require('methods'); console.log('Supported HTTP methods (lower-cased):'); methods.forEach(method => { console.log(`- ${method.toUpperCase()}`); }); // Example: Check if a method is supported const isSupported = (method) => methods.includes(method.toLowerCase()); console.log('\nIs GET supported?', isSupported('GET')); console.log('Is TRACE supported?', isSupported('TRACE')); console.log('Is INVALID supported?', isSupported('INVALID'));

Debug

Known issues

gotchaThis package is a CommonJS module and does not officially support native ES Modules (ESM) without a transpiler or bundler. Attempting to use `import { methods } from 'methods'` in a pure ESM environment will fail.

fix

Use `const methods = require('methods')` in CommonJS contexts. For ESM, use `import methods from 'methods'` and rely on bundler configurations, or consider dynamic import: `const { default: methods } = await import('methods')`.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaThe package exports a plain JavaScript array of lower-cased HTTP method strings. It is not an object with named properties, nor is it a function. Attempting to call `methods()` or access `methods.GET` will result in errors.

fix

Access the methods directly from the array (e.g., `methods.includes('get')`) or iterate over the array (`methods.forEach(...)`).

affects: >=1.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

TypeError: methods is not a function

The imported 'methods' variable is an array, not a function, and was incorrectly invoked as one.

fix

Remove the function call parentheses: `const allMethods = methods;`

SyntaxError: Named export 'methods' not found (module 'methods' does not have an export named 'methods')

Attempting to use named import syntax (`import { methods } from 'methods'`) for a package that provides only a default export (an array in this case) in a CommonJS context or without proper ESM interoperability configuration.

fix

Use a default import for ESM: `import methods from 'methods'`, or the CommonJS `require`: `const methods = require('methods')`.

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Version history

1.1.2latest on npm

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/jshttp/methods ↗

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