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require-without-cache

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A tiny utility to require Node.js modules while bypassing the module cache. Current stable version is 0.0.6 (released 2015, no updates since). It accepts a file path and the require function reference, then temporarily deletes the module from require.cache before loading, ensuring a fresh copy. Intended primarily for testing scenarios where stubbing or mocking modules requires uncached imports. Unlike other solutions that require explicit cache deletion, this wraps the require call to do it automatically.

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npm install require-without-cache

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INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · REQUIRE-WITHOUT-CA

require-without-cache

testingjavascriptv0.0.6

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Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

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Code

Verified usage

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

default

✓ import requireWithoutCache from 'require-without-cache'

✗ const requireWithoutCache = require('require-without-cache')

Package is ESM-compatible (type: module) from package.json? Actually package.json does not have 'type' field, so CJS require works. The package only exports default function.

requireWithoutCache

✓ const requireWithoutCache = require('require-without-cache')

✗ const { requireWithoutCache } = require('require-without-cache')

Package exports only the function as default, not as named export.

type (TypeScript)

✓ import requireWithoutCache from 'require-without-cache'

✗ import * as requireWithoutCache from 'require-without-cache'

No TypeScript types provided; package is JavaScript only.

Demonstrates basic usage: loading a module without cache by passing the path and the require function.

const requireWithoutCache = require('require-without-cache'); const freshModule = requireWithoutCache('./path/to/module', require);

Debug

Known issues

gotchaMust pass the correct 'require' reference from the calling module, otherwise cache manipulation may affect unintended modules.

fix

Always pass the local 'require' (the one in scope) to ensure correct cache operations.

affects: >=0.0.0

gotchaRequires the module to have 'require.resolve' and 'require.cache' on the passed require function. Custom require shims must provide these.

fix

If using a custom require, ensure it has 'resolve' and 'cache' properties as described in the documentation.

affects: >=0.0.0

gotchaPackage has not been updated since 2015. It may not work with newer Node.js versions (e.g., ESM-only modules, or changes to require.cache internals).

fix

For modern Node.js (>=14), consider using dynamic import() or other uncaching strategies.

affects: >=0.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Module "..." has already been loaded. Re-require can cause issues.

Using the function on a module that has already been required and cached normally; some modules resist reloading.

fix

Ensure the module is not imported elsewhere before calling requireWithoutCache, or use it before the first require.

TypeError: Cannot delete property 'cache' of undefined

Passed require function does not have a 'cache' property (e.g., browserify or bundler).

fix

Only use this package in Node.js environment where require.cache is available.

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Version history

0.0.6latest on npm

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/nazomikan/require-without-cache ↗

packagerequire-without-cache ↗

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