uint8array-extras
A collection of utilities for working with Uint8Array and Buffer in JavaScript/TypeScript, including conversions, comparisons, and encoding helpers.
What is uint8array-extras?
uint8array-extras is a JavaScript/TypeScript utility library that provides essential functions for working with Uint8Array and Buffer objects. It offers drop-in replacements for common Buffer methods, helping developers transition from Node.js-specific Buffer to the standard Uint8Array while maintaining compatibility and adding browser support.
JavaScript and TypeScript developers working with binary data, file processing, or network protocols who need to handle Uint8Array/Buffer operations across Node.js and browser environments.
Developers choose uint8array-extras because it provides a comprehensive, tree-shakable collection of utilities that solve real-world Uint8Array/Buffer problems with proper Unicode support, browser compatibility, and clean API design that mirrors familiar Buffer methods.
Overview
Useful utilities for working with Uint8Array (and Buffer)
Use Cases
Best For
- Replacing Node.js Buffer methods with standard Uint8Array equivalents
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