universal-cookie

What is universal-cookie?

The universal-cookie npm package is a JavaScript library for managing cookies in both browser and Node.js environments. It provides a simple and universal API to handle cookies, making it easier to work with cookies across server-side and client-side without changing the codebase.

What are universal-cookie's main functionalities?

Get a cookie

This feature allows you to retrieve the value of a cookie by its name. It's useful for accessing user preferences or session data stored in cookies.

const cookies = new UniversalCookie();
const myCookie = cookies.get('myCookieName');

Set a cookie

This feature enables you to create a new cookie or update an existing one with a value, path, and maximum age. It's commonly used for storing user preferences or session tokens.

const cookies = new UniversalCookie();
cookies.set('myCookieName', 'myCookieValue', { path: '/', maxAge: 3600 });

Remove a cookie

This feature allows you to delete a cookie from the browser. It's useful for logging out users or clearing session data.

const cookies = new UniversalCookie();
cookies.remove('myCookieName', { path: '/' });

Other packages similar to universal-cookie

js-cookie

js-cookie is a simple, lightweight JavaScript API for handling cookies. It provides a straightforward way to create, read, and delete cookies on the client-side. Compared to universal-cookie, js-cookie is specifically designed for browser environments and does not support server-side rendering.

cookie

cookie is a Node.js module for parsing and serializing cookies. It's designed for server-side use, allowing for easy manipulation of HTTP cookies in Node.js applications. Unlike universal-cookie, cookie does not provide a unified API for both client and server environments.

cookies

cookies is a Node.js and browser module that provides a higher-level API for managing cookies in both environments. It offers features similar to universal-cookie but with additional options for security, such as automatic signing of cookies. It's a good alternative for applications requiring enhanced security measures.

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