Introducing node-ip-ts: A Modern Type-Safe IP Utility Library for Node.js

Working with IP addresses in Node.js is a common task for backend developers. Whether you're building authentication systems, rate limiters, firewall rules, analytics pipelines, or networking tools — sooner or later you'll need utilities for handling IP addresses. For years, the popular ip package has been the go-to solution. It has millions of weekly downloads and provides a simple API for working with IPv4 and IPv6. However, the ecosystem has evolved. Today, most modern Node.js projects use: TypeScript ES Modules strict type checking modern bundlers Unfortunately, the original ip package does not fully support these modern workflows. That is exactly why node-ip-ts was created. What is node-ip-ts ? node-ip-ts is a modern rewrite of the popular ip library with a focus on: Full TypeScript support ES Module compatibility Strict typing Zero dependencies API compatibility with the original library It allows developers to keep the familiar API while gaining the benefits of modern TypeScript