Require Fresh

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library 5.13.0 ·javascript
verified Jun 7, 2026

Node.js utility to load modules without caching them in require.cache. Current version 5.13.0, maintained by Bevry. Provides synchronous (requireFresh), callback (requireFreshCallback), and promise (requireFreshPromise) APIs. Ships TypeScript types. Useful for reloading config files or hot-reloading modules during development. Alternatives like decache exist but requirefresh offers a simpler API with multiple call patterns.