{"id":15160,"library":"parse-framework","title":"Parse Framework","description":"Parse Framework was an initiative designed to provide a universal solution for lexing and parsing various language syntaxes, aiming to simplify the creation of tools like linters, formatters, and compilers. The package reached its last known stable version, `2.5.6`, before development under this name ceased. The project has since been officially deprecated and rebranded as 'Sparser'. Users of `parse-framework` are strongly advised to migrate to the `Sparser` package for ongoing maintenance, feature enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates, as `parse-framework` will not receive any further development. Its effective release cadence is now zero, making `Sparser` the active successor for all parsing-related needs that this framework aimed to address. Its key differentiator was its ambitious goal to be a comprehensive, 'parse everything' solution.","status":"deprecated","version":"2.5.6","language":"javascript","source_language":"en","source_url":"https://github.com/Unibeautify/parse-framework","tags":["javascript","parser","lexer","framework","universal","language","parse","table"],"install":[{"cmd":"npm install parse-framework","lang":"bash","label":"npm"},{"cmd":"yarn add parse-framework","lang":"bash","label":"yarn"},{"cmd":"pnpm add parse-framework","lang":"bash","label":"pnpm"}],"dependencies":[],"imports":[{"note":"For ESM environments. Using `require()` is a common mistake when migrating from CJS or in mixed environments. This package is deprecated; avoid new usage.","wrong":"const Parser = require('parse-framework');","symbol":"Parser","correct":"import { Parser } from 'parse-framework';"},{"note":"Assuming Lexer was a named export for tokenization utilities. Avoid default imports if it's a named export. This package is deprecated; avoid new usage.","wrong":"import Lexer from 'parse-framework';","symbol":"Lexer","correct":"import { Lexer } from 'parse-framework';"},{"note":"If a top-level 'parse' function was provided, it would likely be a named export. Renaming on import (`as ParseFunction`) is good practice to avoid conflicts. This package is deprecated; avoid new usage.","wrong":"import parse from 'parse-framework';","symbol":"ParseFunction","correct":"import { parse as ParseFunction } from 'parse-framework';"}],"quickstart":{"code":"// IMPORTANT: 'parse-framework' is deprecated. Please migrate to 'Sparser'.\n// This example demonstrates how 'parse-framework' *might have been used*.\n// It is provided for historical context, not for active development.\nimport { Parser } from 'parse-framework';\n\n// In a real framework, grammar rules and parsing logic would be defined here.\n// This is a simplified mock to illustrate potential usage.\nclass BasicTextParser extends Parser {\n  constructor() {\n    super();\n    console.log('[DEPRECATED] Initializing BasicTextParser from parse-framework.');\n  }\n\n  parse(input) {\n    if (typeof input !== 'string') {\n      console.warn('[DEPRECATED] Input is not a string, attempting to coerce.');\n      input = String(input);\n    }\n    // Simulate parsing: split words and analyze basic structure.\n    const tokens = input.toLowerCase().split(/\\s+/).filter(Boolean);\n    console.log(`[DEPRECATED] Processing input: \"${input}\"`);\n    console.log(`[DEPRECATED] Identified tokens: ${JSON.stringify(tokens)}`);\n    \n    // Return a very basic Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) structure.\n    return {\n      type: 'Document',\n      children: tokens.map(token => ({\n        type: 'Word',\n        value: token\n      })),\n      tokenCount: tokens.length\n    };\n  }\n}\n\nasync function runDeprecatedParseExample() {\n  const parser = new BasicTextParser();\n  const textToParse = \"Hello world, this is a test string.\";\n  const result = parser.parse(textToParse);\n  console.log(\"[DEPRECATED] Parsing result (simplified AST):\", JSON.stringify(result, null, 2));\n\n  const numericInput = 12345;\n  const numericResult = parser.parse(numericInput);\n  console.log(\"[DEPRECATED] Parsing numeric input (coerced):\", JSON.stringify(numericResult, null, 2));\n\n  console.warn(\"\\nWARNING: The 'parse-framework' package is deprecated and no longer maintained. \\nPlease transition to its successor, 'Sparser', for all new projects and existing migrations: https://www.npmjs.com/package/sparser\");\n}\n\nrunDeprecatedParseExample();\n","lang":"javascript","description":"Demonstrates the historical usage pattern of `parse-framework` with a basic text parsing example, while explicitly highlighting its deprecated status and recommending migration to `Sparser`."},"warnings":[{"fix":"Migrate all usage to the `sparser` package. This will involve updating package dependencies, `import` statements, and potentially adapting to any API changes introduced in `Sparser` (though efforts were made for a smooth transition, changes may exist).","message":"The `parse-framework` package has been officially deprecated and renamed to `Sparser`. All future development, maintenance, and bug fixes will occur under the `Sparser` package. Continuing to use `parse-framework` means no access to updates, security patches, or new features.","severity":"breaking","affected_versions":">=1.0.0"},{"fix":"Always install and use the `sparser` package instead. If you encounter old documentation or tutorials referencing `parse-framework`, substitute it with `sparser`.","message":"Attempting to install or use `parse-framework` in new projects will result in using an unsupported and unmaintained version of the parsing framework. This poses risks for security, stability, and compatibility with modern JavaScript ecosystems.","severity":"gotcha","affected_versions":">=1.0.0"},{"fix":"Update your `package.json` to replace `parse-framework` with `sparser` and then run `npm install` or `yarn install` to update your dependencies. Review the `Sparser` documentation for the latest API.","message":"All versions of `parse-framework` are considered deprecated. There will be no further releases, security advisories, or community support for this package. This includes versions `1.1.1` through `2.5.6`.","severity":"deprecated","affected_versions":">=1.0.0"}],"env_vars":null,"last_verified":"2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z","next_check":"2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z","problems":[{"fix":"First, ensure `parse-framework` is listed in your `package.json`. If it is, run `npm install` or `yarn install`. However, as the package is deprecated, the recommended fix is to install `sparser` instead: `npm install sparser` or `yarn add sparser`, and update your imports.","cause":"The package might not be installed, or more commonly, it has been removed from `node_modules` during a cleanup, or the `package.json` entry is missing.","error":"Module not found: Can't resolve 'parse-framework'"},{"fix":"Verify your import statement (e.g., `import { Parser } from 'parse-framework';` vs `import Parser from 'parse-framework';`) against the package's actual exports. More importantly, migrate to `Sparser` where the API is actively maintained and documented.","cause":"This error often occurs when attempting to `new` a module that is not a class or when mixing CommonJS `require` with ES Modules `import` for a package not designed for it, or trying to use a named export as a default.","error":"TypeError: parse-framework is not a constructor"}],"ecosystem":"npm"}