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pvutils
pvutils is a set of common utility functions used in various Peculiar Ventures Javascript based projects.
Some example capabilities included in pvutils include:
- Converting dates into UTC,
- Converting an "ArrayBuffer" into a hexdecimal string,
- Converting a number from 2^base to 2^10,
- Converting a number from 2^10 to 2^base,
- Concatenate two ArrayBuffers,
- And more...
Other packages similar to pvutils
asn1js
The asn1js package provides a comprehensive library for encoding and decoding ASN.1 data structures in JavaScript. It offers more advanced ASN.1 parsing and encoding capabilities compared to pvutils, making it suitable for more complex cryptographic applications.
buffer
The buffer package is a core Node.js module that provides a way to handle binary data directly in JavaScript. While it does not offer specific utilities for ASN.1 or DER encoding, it provides a robust set of methods for manipulating binary data, which can be used in conjunction with other libraries like pvutils.
jsrsasign
The jsrsasign package is a comprehensive library for cryptographic operations in JavaScript, including ASN.1 encoding and decoding. It offers a broader range of cryptographic functionalities compared to pvutils, making it a more versatile choice for security-related applications.
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The npm package pvutils receives a total of 4,822,651 weekly downloads. As such, pvutils popularity was classified as popular.
We found that pvutils demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released less than a year ago. It has 2 open source maintainers collaborating on the project.
Package last updated on 24 Oct 2025
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