CouchDB Document Compiler

couchdb-compile is a Node.js utility designed to build CouchDB documents from various sources, including local directory trees, JSON files, or CommonJS modules. It processes a hierarchical filesystem structure, mirroring the CouchDB design document mapping, and converts it into a single JSON document suitable for direct upload to CouchDB. The current stable version is 1.11.2, with the last significant update in late 2021. Its release cadence has been infrequent in recent years, primarily focusing on bug fixes and dependency updates within the 1.x series. A key differentiator is its adherence to the Couchapp Filesystem Mapping, providing a structured way to manage CouchDB design documents and attachments outside the database, simplifying deployment and version control compared to manual JSON construction.