"dependencies": {} in package.json
Ultra-lightweight minified script
Zero eval or remote code loading
Native C++ browser DOM engine execution
The Zero-Dependency Manifest
Every release of @keshavsoft/tag-to-json adheres to a strict promise: zero runtime dependencies. While testing frameworks and bundlers exist as devDependencies, the published library and extension bundle require zero third-party packages to execute.
{
"name": "@keshavsoft/tag-to-json",
"version": "1.5.2",
"description": "Native DOM element to declarative JSON specification extractor",
"dependencies": {},
"license": "MIT"
}
Why Zero Dependencies Matters
In an ecosystem plagued by bloated node_modules trees and frequent security advisories, zero dependencies is an engineering choice that delivers massive practical advantages:
1. Total Supply-Chain Immunity
Modern software attacks heavily target npm dependencies via compromised accounts, typosquatting, or malicious post-install hooks. With zero runtime dependencies, tag-to-json presents a zero attack surface from third-party code.
2. Ultra-Lightweight Footprint (< 4 KB)
Traditional DOM parser libraries like Cheerio or JSDOM weigh between 7 MB and 18 MB unpacked, pulling in hundreds of transitive dependencies. tag-to-json weighs under 4 KB, making it ideal for instant script injection and resource-constrained environments.
3. Chrome & Firefox Manifest V3 Compliance
Browser extension stores (Google Chrome Web Store and Mozilla AMO) enforce strict Content Security Policies (CSP) forbidding dynamic eval(), WASM blobs, or remotely loaded code. tag-to-json passes browser store automated audits instantly.
4. Direct C++ Native Acceleration
Because tag-to-json operates directly on browser engine DOM primitives (W3C DOM Level 4), operations execute in compiled C++ inside Blink, Gecko, and WebKit without passing through multiple JavaScript abstraction layers.
5. Evergreen Stability & Long-Term Backward Compatibility
Web standards such as W3C DOM Level 4 are permanently maintained with backward compatibility by WHATWG and browser vendors. Unlike third-party libraries that release breaking major updates or become unmaintained, code built with native DOM standards will continue working reliably for decades.
Architectural Comparison Table
Comparing tag-to-json against conventional DOM parsers
| Feature / Metric | tag-to-json (v5) | Cheerio | JSDOM | Regex / InnerHTML Parsers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime Dependencies | 0 (Zero) | 15+ dependencies | 30+ dependencies | 0 (Vulnerable) |
| Production Bundle Size | < 4 KB | ~450 KB (browserified) | ~2.5 MB (browserified) | ~2 KB |
| Engine | Native Browser C++ DOM | Pure JS htmlparser2 | Pure JS DOM Emulation | String Splitting |
| Mixed Content (Icons + Text) | 100% Lossless | Partial | Emulated | Easily Corrupted |
| Supply-Chain Attack Surface | Zero (None) | Moderate / High | High | Low |
| Manifest V3 Extension Ready | Native Instant | Needs heavy bundling | Incompatible | Vulnerable |
Live Extraction Speed Benchmark
Measure real microsecond execution time of tagToJson running natively in your browser
Benchmark Target Sample Element:
Industrial Stainless Steel Valve
High pressure DN50 flanged control valve for hydraulic process pipelines.
Explore the Ecosystem
Discover how tag-to-json pairs W3C DOM Level 4 with Zero Dependencies to power our official Chrome and Firefox Inspector extension.