Registry / web-framework / moo-server

moo-server

JSON →
library1.3.0jsnpmunverified

moo-server is a historical JavaScript package designed to bring some of the utilities and patterns from the MooTools client-side framework to the server-side Node.js environment. Released with a current stable version of 1.3.0, it targets extremely old Node.js versions (specifically, Node.js >v0.4.10, which was current around 2011, predating Node.js v1.0 by several years). This package is considered abandoned, with no active maintenance or releases for over a decade. Its primary differentiator was providing a familiar API for developers accustomed to MooTools for early Node.js projects, aiming to bridge client-side habits with server-side logic during a nascent period of Node.js development. It does not follow modern JavaScript module standards (ESM) and relies heavily on CommonJS patterns prevalent in early Node.js. It is not compatible with modern Node.js versions or contemporary web development practices and should not be used in any current development.

npm install moo-server
INSTALL
IMPORT
SIG · MOO-SERVER
M
moo-server
web-frameworkjavascriptv1.3.0
Install
Import
Disk
Pass rate
0/ 6
Env Coverage0 / 6
glibc
1822
musl
1822
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 18226 runs
build_error
glibc
node 18226 runs
build_error
Code
Verified usage

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

mooServer
const mooServer = require('moo-server');
import mooServer from 'moo-server';
This package strictly uses CommonJS `require()` syntax. ESM imports are not supported and will cause syntax errors.
MooServerUtilities
const MooServerUtilities = require('moo-server'); // Access utilities like MooServerUtilities.someMethod()
import { someMethod } from 'moo-server';
It's highly probable the package exports a single object containing all its utilities, rather than named exports, typical of older CommonJS modules.
GlobalAugmentation
require('moo-server'); // Globals or prototypes might be augmented after this line
import 'moo-server';
Some extremely old libraries, including parts of MooTools, would augment global objects or prototypes as a side effect of `require()`. There might not be a direct return value from the `require()` call itself if its primary function is global side-effects.

Demonstrates how to import and hypothetically use the `moo-server` package with CommonJS in an extremely old Node.js environment, showcasing its historical context and incompatibility with modern systems.

// This example is for historical context only and requires an extremely old Node.js environment // (specifically Node.js v0.4.10 to ~v0.6.x) to function correctly, if at all. // It is not recommended for modern development. const http = require('http'); const mooServer = require('moo-server'); // Assuming it returns an object of utilities // In an actual scenario from its era, moo-server might extend prototypes or provide utilities. // This is a hypothetical usage pattern demonstrating CommonJS and old Node.js. // For instance, MooTools heavily extended Array.prototype, Function.prototype, etc. // A server-side version might offer similar extensions or standalone utilities. // Hypothetical utility provided by moo-server (purely illustrative) if (mooServer && typeof mooServer.capitalize === 'function') { console.log("MooServer loaded successfully."); console.log("Example utility call: ", mooServer.capitalize("hello world")); } else { console.log("MooServer might have augmented globals or simply loaded without a direct export on this (old) Node.js version."); } const server = http.createServer(function (req, res) { res.writeHead(200, {'Content-Type': 'text/plain'}); res.end('Hello from moo-server era Node.js!\n'); }); server.listen(3000, '127.0.0.1'); console.log('Server running at http://127.0.0.1:3000/'); console.log('To run this, you would need to use a Node.js version manager (like nvm) to install an old Node.js version, e.g., v0.6.0.');
Debug
Known issues
breakingThis package is entirely incompatible with modern Node.js versions (e.g., v12+). It was developed for Node.js v0.4.10 and earlier, making it highly unlikely to run without severe errors or crashing on newer runtimes.
fix
Do not use this package in any new or existing project. Migrate any legacy code away from it to actively maintained solutions.
affects: all
breakingThe `moo-server` package uses CommonJS `require()` exclusively. It does not support ES Modules (`import/export`) syntax, and attempting to use it in an ESM context will result in syntax errors.
fix
This package cannot be made compatible with ESM. Avoid using it; if strictly necessary for legacy reasons, ensure your project exclusively uses CommonJS and an ancient Node.js runtime.
affects: all
gotchaThis package is completely abandoned and has not been updated for over a decade. It likely contains numerous unpatched security vulnerabilities, making it extremely risky for use in any production or sensitive environment.
fix
Immediately cease use of this package. There is no fix for its security posture short of complete replacement with a modern, secure library.
affects: all
gotchaLike many libraries from its era (including client-side MooTools), `moo-server` may aggressively extend built-in JavaScript prototypes (e.g., `Object.prototype`, `Array.prototype`), leading to unexpected behavior, conflicts with other libraries, and difficult-to-debug issues.
fix
Avoid prototype pollution by not using this package. If forced to use it, isolate its usage and be aware of potential global side-effects, which are considered bad practice in modern JavaScript.
affects: all
gotchaThere is no TypeScript support (type definitions) available for `moo-server`. Using it in a TypeScript project would require manually declaring its types as `any` or creating custom declaration files, which is not recommended given its abandonment and insecurity.
fix
Migrate to a modern, actively maintained library with robust TypeScript support.
affects: all
Errors
Common errors & fixes
ReferenceError: require is not defined in ES module scope
Attempting to use `require()` in a JavaScript file that is treated as an ES module (e.g., due to `"type": "module"` in `package.json` or a `.mjs` file extension).
fix
This package is CommonJS-only. Either revert your project to CommonJS (remove `"type": "module"`, use `.js` files), or, preferably, migrate to a modern library that supports ESM.
TypeError: Object.prototype.someMethod is not a function (or similar prototype-related error)
A utility method expected from `moo-server` (which might augment prototypes) is not found, typically because the package failed to load or the Node.js version is too new to support its internal mechanisms.
fix
This error indicates `moo-server` is either not loaded correctly or its prototype extensions are not compatible with your Node.js runtime. This package is abandoned and incompatible with modern systems; replacement is the only viable fix.
Error: Cannot find module 'moo-server'
The package failed to install correctly, or npm/yarn is unable to resolve it from the registry due to its age, deprecated status, or incompatibility with modern package managers.
fix
Verify the package exists on npm (it may have been unpublished or deprecated). Even if found, installation on modern systems is problematic. Do not attempt to use this package; it is fundamentally unsupported.
SyntaxError: Unexpected token '.' (or similar low-level JavaScript syntax error)
Running the `moo-server` package or code relying on it in a modern Node.js environment, where its ancient JavaScript syntax (e.g., old keywords, lack of strict mode compliance) is no longer valid or conflicts with newer language features.
fix
This package uses very old JavaScript syntax and APIs. It is fundamentally incompatible with modern Node.js. Downgrading Node.js is not recommended for security reasons; replace the package with a contemporary alternative.
Upgrade
Version history
1.3.0latest on npm
Audit
Dependencies

No dependency data recorded yet.

Agent activity
4 hits · last 30 days
node
4
Resources