TAP Parser

tap-parser is a JavaScript library designed to parse the Test Anything Protocol (TAP) stream, specifically implementing version 14 of the TAP specification. It is currently at version 18.3.3 and appears to have a stable release cadence, with frequent updates to its main `tap` package dependency, suggesting active maintenance. The library provides a streaming parser, allowing users to pipe TAP output directly into it for real-time processing. Beyond streaming, it also offers utility functions (`parse` and `stringify`) for handling TAP data as strings or arrays of events, though `stringify` has limitations as TAP is not an object serialization format. Key differentiators include its focus on strict TAP v14 compliance, its streaming capabilities, and its dual-purpose API for both stream and string-based parsing, along with a command-line interface.