require-uncached

What is require-uncached?

The require-uncached npm package allows you to require a module while ensuring that it is not cached. This is useful for scenarios where you need to reload a module to get its latest state or changes, such as during testing or dynamic configuration loading.

What are require-uncached's main functionalities?

Require a module without caching

This feature allows you to require a module without it being cached. This means that every time you require the module using require-uncached, it will be freshly loaded, ensuring you get the latest state or changes.

const requireUncached = require('require-uncached');
const myModule = requireUncached('./myModule');

Other packages similar to require-uncached

decache

The decache package allows you to remove a module from the require cache, forcing it to be reloaded the next time it is required. Unlike require-uncached, which directly requires a module without caching, decache provides a more manual approach where you first decache the module and then require it again.

clear-require

The clear-require package provides functionality to clear a module from the require cache. Similar to decache, it requires you to manually clear the cache and then require the module again. This package also offers additional features like clearing all modules from the cache.

README

require-uncached

Require a module bypassing the cache

Useful for testing purposes when you need to freshly require a module.

Install

$ npm install --save require-uncached

Usage

// foo.js
let i = 0;
module.exports = () => ++i;

const requireUncached = require('require-uncached');

require('./foo')();
//=> 1

require('./foo')();
//=> 2

requireUncached('./foo')();
//=> 1

requireUncached('./foo')();
//=> 1

Related

• clear-require - Clear a module from the require cache

License

MIT © Sindre Sorhus