strip-bom
A Node.js utility to remove UTF-8 byte order mark (BOM) characters from strings.
What is strip-bom?
strip-bom is a Node.js package that removes UTF-8 byte order mark (BOM) characters from strings. It solves the problem of BOM characters appearing in UTF-8 encoded text files, which can cause issues when processing strings in JavaScript applications. The module provides a simple, focused utility for this specific text processing task.
Node.js developers working with text files, file processing pipelines, or data import/export functionality where UTF-8 BOM characters might be present.
Developers choose strip-bom for its simplicity, zero dependencies, and focused functionality. It's part of a well-maintained ecosystem with companion packages for different use cases (buffers, streams, CLI), making it a reliable choice for BOM removal in various contexts.
Overview
Strip UTF-8 byte order mark (BOM) from a string
Use Cases
Best For
- Processing text files imported from external systems
- Cleaning data before JSON parsing or other string operations
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