Node

The Node platform provides focused adapters for Node-specific, non-isomorphic APIs.

Overview

Node adapters are:

• Focused - Specific adapters for specific Node APIs (no generic @xmachines/node package)
• Optional - Only install what you need
• Web Streams first - Web Streams remain the canonical API
• Interop only - No execution semantics or protocols

Available Adapters

@xmachines/node-stream

Adapters between Node streams and Web Streams.

@xmachines/node-process

Process management and lifecycle hooks.

Installation

# Install specific adapter
npm install @xmachines/node-stream

# Or install both
npm install @xmachines/node-stream @xmachines/node-process

Core Principles

1. Web Streams Are Canonical

Node adapters bridge to Web Streams - they don’t replace them.

2. Optional Adapters

Node adapters are opt-in. The core runtime works in Node without any Node-specific packages.

3. No Protocol Semantics

Adapters provide raw interoperability. They don’t define protocols or execution patterns.

Usage Examples

Coming soon - examples for stream and process adapters will be added as the packages are implemented.

Learn More

• RFC: Node - Technical specification
• Platform Overview - Other platform options
• Guides - XMachines fundamentals

Status

Node packages are in development. See the Node RFC for design specifications.