{"library":"parse-asn1","type":"library","category":null,"description":"parse-asn1 is a utility library designed for parsing Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1) encoded data. It is primarily used within the `crypto-browserify` ecosystem, serving as a dependency for libraries like `browserify-sign` to handle cryptographic artifacts such as X.509 certificates and private keys. The current stable version is 5.1.9, with the last update approximately 7 months ago, indicating a maintenance-focused release cadence. The library provides a JavaScript implementation for interpreting BER/DER encoded binary data into a structured JavaScript object. A key differentiator is its role in providing browser compatibility for Node.js's crypto functionalities, though ASN.1 parsing itself is inherently complex and a common source of security vulnerabilities if not handled robustly.","language":"javascript","status":"maintenance","version":"5.1.9","tags":["javascript"],"install":[{"cmd":"npm install parse-asn1","imports":["import parseASN1 from 'parse-asn1';\n// Or for CommonJS:\nconst parseASN1 = require('parse-asn1');"]},{"cmd":"yarn add parse-asn1","imports":[]},{"cmd":"pnpm add parse-asn1","imports":[]}],"homepage":null,"github":"https://github.com/crypto-browserify/parse-asn1","docs":null,"changelog":null,"pypi":null,"npm":"https://www.npmjs.com/package/parse-asn1","openapi_spec":null,"status_page":null,"smithery":null,"compatibility":{"summary":{"python_range":"18–22","success_rate":0,"avg_install_s":null,"avg_import_s":null,"wheel_type":null},"url":"https://checklist.day/v1/registry/parse-asn1/compatibility"},"provenance":{"verified_status":null,"verified_at":null,"last_verified":"Wed Jun 17","next_check":"Sat Jul 18","install_tag":null}}