plist 3.1.0

The plist is a Node.js and browser package that functions as a parser and builder for Apple's property list (.plist) files. These files are frequently utilized in the development of OS X and iOS applications, as well as in the configuration of iTunes XML files. Essentially, plist files are a form of stored programming "object," bearing a significant similarity to JSON. A valid Plist file can be represented as a native JavaScript Object, and vice-versa, enabling easy manipulation and application in programming contexts.

The plist package is designed to be user-friendly and is easy to use in both Node.js and browser environments. In a Node.js setting, the package can be installed via npm using the command npm install --save plist. The plist module can then be invoked using require('plist') in your file. Following this, the parse() and build() functions can be utilized as required.

An example of usage in Node.js:

var plist = require('plist');

// now use the `parse()` and `build()` functions
var val = plist.parse('<plist><string>Hello World!</string></plist>');
console.log(val);  // "Hello World!"

In a browser environment, the dist/plist.js should be included in a <script> tag in the HTML file. The parse() and build() functions can subsequently be used in the script.

An example of usage in a browser:

<script src="plist.js"></script>
<script>
  // now use the `parse()` and `build()` functions
  var val = plist.parse('<plist><string>Hello World!</string></plist>');
  console.log(val);  // "Hello World!"
</script>

The documentation for the plist package is embedded within the information provided in the readme file on the package's GitHub page (https://github.com/TooTallNate/node-plist.git). Here, you'll find the details on how to install and use the package, examples of usage, and additional insights on how to perform specific tasks, such as parsing a plist from filename or string payload, and building plist DTD-compliant XML documents using JavaScript Objects.