GitHub Webhook Handler

github-webhook-handler is a Node.js library providing a minimalist handler or middleware for processing GitHub Webhooks. It simplifies the process of receiving and verifying webhook requests, acting as an EventEmitter for various GitHub events such as `push` or `issues`. The current stable version is 2.1.1, released in April 2026, following a major v2.0.0 release in January 2026 that introduced ESM support, promises, and updated Node.js requirements (>=20). This package differentiates itself by focusing specifically on GitHub webhooks, handling SHA-1 HMAC signature verification and event parsing, allowing developers to quickly integrate webhook processing into their Node.js applications without dealing with low-level HTTP request body parsing and security checks. It features a straightforward API for creating a handler function that can be integrated into standard Node.js HTTP servers, designed for developers who need a robust, event-driven way to react to GitHub repository activity.