SWC Node.js CLI

swc-node is a command-line interface (CLI) wrapper for `@swc-node/register`, a high-performance TypeScript and JavaScript transpiler designed for Node.js environments. While the `swc-node` package itself is at version `1.0.0` and has not seen recent updates (last published over four years ago), its core dependency, `@swc-node/register`, is actively developed, with its latest stable version being `1.11.0`. This library leverages SWC (Speedy Web Compiler), a Rust-based tool, to provide significantly faster compilation of TypeScript and modern JavaScript to a compatible target, often serving as a performant alternative to `ts-node` for development workflows. It focuses purely on transpilation without performing type checking, making it ideal for environments where build speed is prioritized and type checking is handled by a separate process (e.g., `tsc`). It supports both CommonJS via a `require` hook and ES Modules using Node.js's `--import` flag. Key differentiators include its Rust-native speed, minimal overhead, and `tsconfig.json` compatibility for transpilation options.