HTTP Stream Decompression

Inflation is a focused utility that automatically decompresses HTTP streams using Node.js's built-in zlib module. It supports common compression algorithms like gzip, deflate, and brotli. Currently at version 2.1.0, the package demonstrates a stable, low-maintenance release cadence, with its last publish two years ago. It's widely adopted, with over 1.5 million dependents, indicating its reliability for its specific function. Its key differentiator is its simplicity and direct integration with Node.js streams for handling `Content-Encoding` headers, aiming to simplify the process of consuming compressed HTTP request bodies or responses without needing to manually detect the compression type. While robust for its core purpose, users should be aware of specific Node.js version requirements, especially for Brotli support.