stream-cache

library0.0.2jsnpmunverified

Node.js package (v0.0.2, unmaintained since 2012) that provides a simple way to cache readable streams, allowing replay and piping even before the source stream finishes. It buffers stream data and exposes a readable stream interface. Not recommended for production; consider alternatives like readable-stream or custom implementations.

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IMPORT

SIG · STREAM-CACHE

stream-cache

storagejavascriptv0.0.2

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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.

StreamCache

✓ import StreamCache from 'stream-cache'

✗ const StreamCache = require('stream-cache')

No TypeScript types; ESM only if using bundler that supports CJS interop. Original example uses require().

StreamCache (as named export)

✓ import { StreamCache } from 'stream-cache'

✗ const { StreamCache } = require('stream-cache')

This package exports only default, not named. Named import will fail.

new StreamCache()

✓ const cache = new StreamCache()

Constructor expects no arguments.

Creates a stream cache that buffers the content of a file and replays it to stdout.

import StreamCache from 'stream-cache'; import fs from 'fs'; const cache = new StreamCache(); fs.createReadStream('./file.txt').pipe(cache); cache.pipe(process.stdout);

Debug

Known issues

breakingPackage is abandoned; no updates since 2012. No TypeScript definitions, may not work with modern Node.js versions (e.g., streams API changes).

fix

Use a maintained alternative like readable-stream-cache or implement your own using PassThrough.

affects: >=0.0.2

gotchaThe cache stores the entire stream in memory. For large streams, this can cause high memory usage.

fix

Use with streams that are small or implement a streaming cache that limits buffer size.

affects: >=0.0.0

gotchaDoes not handle backpressure correctly. Piping high water mark can cause excessive buffering.

fix

Consider using Node's built-in PassThrough with objectMode: true for simple replay.

affects: >=0.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'stream-cache'

Package not installed or typo in import path

fix

Run `npm install stream-cache` and ensure import path is correct.

TypeError: stream is not a function

Using CommonJS require with ESM import or misconfiguration

fix

Use `const StreamCache = require('stream-cache');` in CommonJS files.

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Version history

0.0.2latest on npm

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