mysql-native

A pure-JavaScript MySQL client for Node.js (v0.4.7) that implements the MySQL wire protocol directly, requiring no native C++ addons or external MySQL runtime. It supports TCP and UNIX socket connections, automatic prepared statement caching, pipelined queries, and transparent handling of row and binary row packets. Released under a rolling cadence, this package is a legacy choice superseded by more modern MySQL drivers like mysql2 or mysql (felixge). It is best suited for older Node.js environments (>=0.6.0) or educational exploration of protocol internals.