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strip-bom

Effortlessly remove UTF-8 BOM from strings and streams.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 13, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Strip-bom is a utility that removes the Byte Order Mark (BOM) from UTF-8 encoded strings, buffers, or streams. This tool ensures consistent encoding across different systems and platforms by eliminating potential issues caused by BOM presence.

Strip-bom stands out as a lightweight, efficient solution specifically designed to handle UTF-8 BOM removal, offering developers a straightforward way to ensure consistent text encoding across different platforms and systems.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers working with UTF-8 encoded strings and streams who need to ensure BOM-free content for consistent encoding.

  • Projects that require preprocessing text data before further processing or storage operations.

Look elsewhere if

  • Scenarios where the presence of a BOM is intentionally required for specific use cases.

  • Situations where alternative methods of handling UTF-8 encoding are preferred over using this library.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited functionality scope

    strip-bom is highly specialized for BOM removal and does not offer additional text processing features.

  2. 02

    Narrow language support

    Primarily designed for JavaScript, which may limit its utility in polyglot environments or projects using other languages.

  3. 03

    Potential performance overhead for large files

    Processing large streams or buffers might introduce noticeable latency due to the need to read and manipulate the entire content.

What it does well

  • Efficient BOM removal from strings, buffers, and streams.

  • Minimalistic and easy to integrate into projects.

  • Well-documented with clear usage examples.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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