body-parser

Overview

Node.js body parsing middleware. Parse incoming request bodies in a middleware before your handlers, available under the req.body property.

Installation

npm install body-parser

Core API / Usage

$ npm install body-parser

const bodyParser = require('body-parser')

Common Patterns

Key Features

• multiparty and
• JSON body parser
• Raw body parser
• Text body parser

Example

const bodyParser = require('body-parser')

Configuration

See the official documentation for configuration options and advanced settings.

Tips & Gotchas

• Current version: 2.2.2. Check the changelog when upgrading across major versions.
• Refer to the official npm page for edge cases and advanced configuration.