node-test

node-test is a simple, asynchronous test runner for Node.js, currently at version 1.4.6. Its core design principles emphasize concurrent test execution, the absence of global testing primitives like `describe` or `it`, and the ability to run test files directly via `node` without a dedicated CLI. It supports asynchronous tests through Promises or Node.js-style callbacks and extends the core `assert` module with additional assertions. The library prioritizes direct code execution and debuggability by not forking test processes by default, aiming to make testing feel like writing any other application code. Release cadence is infrequent, with the last major update several years ago, indicating a mature but less actively developed project. It differentiates itself by its minimalist, no-globals approach.