read - User Input from Stdin

The `read` package provides a utility for securely and flexibly reading user input from `stdin` in Node.js applications. It serves as an enhanced alternative to Node's built-in `readline.question()` method, offering additional features such as silent input (e.g., for passwords), character replacement during silent input, input timeouts, default values, editable default values, terminal forcing, and auto-completion via a `completer` option. As of version 5.0.1, the package is actively maintained by the npm team and targets modern Node.js environments, requiring `^20.17.0 || >=22.9.0`. Major releases (e.g., v2.0.0, v3.0.0, v4.0.0, v5.0.0) typically introduce breaking changes related to Node.js version compatibility or API shifts, with minor releases adding new features like the `history` parameter in v4.1.0. The library primarily uses a Promise-based API for handling input, reflecting modern JavaScript asynchronous patterns.