JSON Reference and Pointer Utilities

json-refs is a JavaScript library providing comprehensive utilities for interacting with JSON References (based on draft-pbryan-zyp-json-ref-03) and JSON Pointers (RFC6901). Its primary function is to resolve references within JSON documents, making it highly valuable for managing complex data structures such as OpenAPI/Swagger definitions, JSON Schemas, or any document with interlinked parts. The current stable version is 3.0.15. While a strict release cadence is not explicitly defined, the project shows active maintenance, including significant breaking changes in v3.0.0 and critical security patches in v2.1.7. A key differentiator is its dual focus on both JSON Reference and JSON Pointer specifications, offering robust solutions for Node.js and browser environments, complete with TypeScript type definitions.