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The `parser` package, at version 0.1.4, is an extremely early-stage Node.js module designed to provide a configurable parsing utility. Released in an era when Node.js was still in its nascent stages (targeting Node.js versions 0.4 through 0.9), this library is now considered abandoned. Its original intent was to offer a flexible parsing mechanism for various data structures or input formats, emphasizing configurability. However, due to its age, it lacks compatibility with modern JavaScript syntax (ESM), contemporary Node.js APIs, and has not received any maintenance updates for over a decade. Consequently, it presents significant security vulnerabilities and functional incompatibilities if used in modern environments. There is no active release cadence, and it should not be considered for new projects. Its primary differentiator was its early attempt at a flexible parsing API in the nascent Node.js ecosystem, but this has long been superseded by robust, actively maintained alternatives.

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Pass rate
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Env Coverage0 / 6
glibc
18–22
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.

Parser
✓ const Parser = require('parser');
✗ import { Parser } from 'parser';
This package is strictly CommonJS; ES Modules `import` syntax is not supported and will cause errors.
parserInstance
✓ const parserInstance = new Parser({ /* config */ });
✗ import parserInstance from 'parser';
The package likely exports a constructor or factory function, not a default instantiated object. Direct default imports will fail.
parseMethod
✓ const parser = require('parser'); const instance = new parser.Parser(); // Assuming a nested export if the main export is an object instance.parse(data);
✗ const { parse } = require('parser');
Given its age, it's unlikely to use modern destructuring patterns for methods directly off the main export. Access methods via an instance.

Demonstrates basic instantiation of the Parser and attempts to parse example data with a simple configuration.

const Parser = require('parser'); // Simulate a basic configurable parser, typical of the era // Assuming the Parser constructor accepts an options object const myConfigParser = new Parser({ delimiter: ',', quoteChar: '"', trimFields: true }); const inputData = '"name", "age", "city"\n"Alice", 30, "New York"\n"Bob", 24, "London"'; // Assuming a 'parse' method on the instance that returns processed data try { // In reality, this ancient package might not handle modern CSV parsing well // This is a conceptual example for quickstart clarity. const parsedResult = myConfigParser.parse(inputData); console.log('Parsed Data:', parsedResult); // A real parser might return an array of objects or a complex AST if (Array.isArray(parsedResult) && parsedResult.length > 0) { console.log('First row:', parsedResult[0]); } else { console.log('Parser returned non-array or empty result. This is a placeholder.'); } } catch (error) { console.error('Parsing failed:', error.message); console.error('Note: This package is very old and likely incompatible with modern Node.js environments.'); }
Debug
Known issues
breakingThis package is abandoned and targets Node.js versions 0.4-0.9. It is fundamentally incompatible with modern Node.js versions (v12+) and will likely fail to install or run due to deprecated APIs and breaking changes in the Node.js runtime.
fix
Do not use this package. Migrate to a modern, actively maintained parsing library (e.g., `csv-parse`, `jison`, `pegjs` for specific parsing needs).
affects: >=0.1.4
breakingThe package uses CommonJS exclusively. Attempting to `import` it using ES Modules syntax will result in `SyntaxError: Cannot use import statement outside a module` or similar errors.
fix
If absolutely necessary to integrate with a legacy project, ensure your project is configured for CommonJS or use dynamic `import()` within an async context (though this package is unlikely to work even then).
affects: >=0.1.4
gotchaDue to its age and lack of maintenance, this package likely contains significant security vulnerabilities (e.g., prototype pollution, regex denial of service) and should not be used in any production or security-sensitive environment.
fix
Audit existing codebases for its presence and replace it immediately with a secure, current alternative. There is no security fix for this package.
affects: >=0.1.4
Errors
Common errors & fixes
SyntaxError: Cannot use import statement outside a module
Attempting to use ES Modules `import` syntax with a CommonJS-only package.
fix
Change `import { Parser } from 'parser';` to `const Parser = require('parser');`
Error: Cannot find module 'parser'
The package is not installed, or Node.js's module resolution failed due to an old `node_modules` structure or environment PATH issues.
fix
Ensure the package is correctly installed via `npm install parser`. If running on modern Node.js, reconsider using this abandoned package.
TypeError: Parser is not a constructor
The `require('parser')` call returned an object or function, but not the expected constructor, or it might be trying to access `new Parser.default()` when it's not a default export.
fix
Verify the actual export structure (e.g., `console.log(require('parser'))`). It might be `new (require('parser').Parser)()` or `require('parser')()` if it's a factory function.
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Version history
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Resources
githubhttps://github.com/floby/node-parser ↗
packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/parser ↗
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