Userito is a Node.js library designed for managing user data, offering persistence options via either a local JSON file or a MongoDB database. The current stable version is 5.0.0, released in 2022, which introduced support for Node.js 16 and dropped compatibility with older Node.js versions. While there isn't a strict release cadence, new major versions typically align with Node.js End-of-Life (EOL) cycles, dropping support for older runtimes, and incorporating dependency updates like Mongoose. Its primary differentiator is the flexibility to switch between simple file-based storage, suitable for development or small applications, and a robust MongoDB backend for more scalable solutions, all through a unified, function-based API. It provides core CRUD operations for user management.
npm install useritoVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates how to initialize Userito with file-based storage and perform basic CRUD operations (create, get all, get one, remove) for users.
Upgrade your Node.js runtime to version 16 or newer before upgrading to Userito v5.0.0.
Upgrade your Node.js runtime to version 14 or newer. For v5.x, Node.js 16+ is required.
Ensure your Node.js runtime is version 10 or newer. For v4.x, Node.js 14+ is needed, and for v5.x, Node.js 16+ is required.
Verify your MongoDB connection string is correctly formatted. Ensure any provided `schema` object matches the structure of your user data in MongoDB. Consult Mongoose documentation for connection string options compatible with `mongoose` v6.5.0 (used in userito v5.0.0).
Review the Mongoose v6.x migration guide if you encounter issues, especially regarding connection options (like `useNewUrlParser`, `useUnifiedTopology`, etc.) which are now default or removed. Ensure your MongoDB instance is compatible.
Initialize Userito by calling the imported function with configuration: `const useritoInstance = require('userito')({ type: 'file' });` or `import useritoFactory from 'userito'; const useritoInstance = useritoFactory({ type: 'file' });`Userito v5.0.0 uses Mongoose v6.5.0. Remove deprecated options like `useNewUrlParser`, `useUnifiedTopology`, `useFindAndModify`, and `useCreateIndex` from your MongoDB connection string or `db` options, as they are no longer necessary or supported in Mongoose 6+.
Install 'userito' locally in your project: `npm i userito`. If it's already installed, check your `node_modules` and module resolution paths.
If 'userito' is indeed an ESM-only package (check its `package.json` `type` field or main entry point), ensure your project is configured for ESM (e.g., `"type": "module"` in your `package.json`) and use `import useritoFactory from 'userito';` instead of `require()`.