Node WebVTT Parser, Compiler, and Segmenter

node-webvtt is a JavaScript library designed for comprehensive handling of WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) files. It provides functionalities for parsing WebVTT input into a structured JavaScript object, compiling such objects back into WebVTT format, and segmenting WebVTT content. A key differentiator is its integrated support for HLS (HTTP Live Streaming), enabling the generation of HLS playlists and segments directly from WebVTT data, which is crucial for delivering timed text tracks alongside adaptive video streams. The library is currently at version 1.9.4 (as of the last recorded release in early 2022) and maintains an active release cadence, primarily focusing on bug fixes, dependency updates, and minor feature enhancements. It offers both strict and non-strict parsing options, allowing developers to control error handling behavior when processing potentially malformed VTT files, and also supports parsing of WebVTT metadata.