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Unlocking the Full Potential of OPC UA with Typescript and NodeJS - http://node-opcua.github.io/

TypeScript ◇ cryptography MIT
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⑂517FORKS
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Forks gained+3+10+26

node-opcua gained 42 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.7K. It is about 13 years old and has averaged roughly 128 stars a year. It ranks #443 among TypeScript repositories and #3,506 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

node-opcua is an open-source project written in TypeScript: Unlocking the Full Potential of OPC UA with Typescript and NodeJS - http://node-opcua.github.io/.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cryptography, cybersecurity, energy. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ npm install node-opcua

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

node-opcua coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed node-opcua into TypeScript backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install node-opcua using your package manager: `npm install node-opcua`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for node-opcua.

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Import node-opcua into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `node-opcua --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1,661 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in TypeScript for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with TypeScript and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

node-opcua/node-opcua is currently ranked #3,506 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does node-opcua do? +

Unlocking the Full Potential of OPC UA with Typescript and NodeJS - http://node-opcua.github.io/

What language is node-opcua written in? +

The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: cryptography, cybersecurity, energy, iec-62541, iiot.

Is node-opcua actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 5, 2026 with 23 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does node-opcua have? +

node-opcua has 1,661 stars and 517 forks on GitHub.

How does node-opcua rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1,661 stars, node-opcua/node-opcua is ranked #3,506 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #443 among TypeScript projects.

What license is node-opcua distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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