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Node File Router vs pompelmi

Node File Router provides routing, not virus scanning.

Short answer: Pick Node File Router if you want File-based routing for Node APIs; pick pompelmi if you want zero-dependency ClamAV scanning. Both are free and open source.

Which to pick

Pick Node File Router if you want…

  • File-based routing for Node APIs
  • Integrations with Express.js, WebSockets or ES modules (on Node File Router's list, not pompelmi's)

Pick pompelmi if you want…

  • Zero-dependency ClamAV scanning
  • Integrations with Deno, Cloudflare Workers or Express (on pompelmi's list, not Node File Router's)

Side by side

What it is
Node File Router:Node File Router lets you define a Node.js API with file-based routes, similar to Next.js or Nuxt.
pompelmi:pompelmi is an open-source Node.js wrapper for ClamAV that scans files for malware with a single function call.
Best for
Node File Router:File-based routing for Node APIs
pompelmi:Zero-dependency ClamAV scanning
Who it’s for
Node File Router:Node.js developers who want simple, framework-agnostic routing.
pompelmi:Node.js developers needing on-premise virus scanning for uploads.
Pricing
Node File Router:Open source
pompelmi:Open source
Starting price
Node File Router:Free
pompelmi:Free
Free plan or trial
Node File Router:Free to use
pompelmi:Free to use
Open source
Node File Router:Yes, 207 GitHub stars
pompelmi:Yes, 678 GitHub stars
Works with
Node File Router:Node.js, Bun, Express.js, WebSockets, ES modules, TypeScript
pompelmi:Node.js, Bun, Deno, Cloudflare Workers, Express, Fastify, NestJS, Next.js

Node File Router features

  • Technology Agnostic. Works with pure Node.js, Bun, Express.js, WebSockets and more.
  • Works Everywhere. Supports CommonJS, ES modules and provides TypeScript out of the box.
  • Powerful Routing. Dynamic routes with wildcard parameters using a Next.js-like interface.
  • Zero Dependencies. No external packages and 100% test coverage.

pompelmi features

  • One-function API. Call pompelmi.scan(path) and await a typed verdict without config objects.
  • Typed verdicts. Returns Verdict.Clean, Verdict.Malicious, or Verdict.ScanError as Symbol constants.
  • Cross-platform. Runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows wherever ClamAV is installed.
  • No daemon required. Uses clamscan directly, avoiding background clamd processes.
  • Zero runtime dependencies. Relies only on Node's built-in child_process, no extra packages.
  • Exit-code mapping. Maps ClamAV exit codes directly, eliminating stdout parsing.

Node File Router vs pompelmi FAQ

What is the difference between Node File Router and pompelmi?+

Node File Router provides routing, not virus scanning.

Should I use Node File Router or pompelmi?+

Pick Node File Router if you want File-based routing for Node APIs or integrations with Express.js, WebSockets or ES modules (on Node File Router's list, not pompelmi's). Pick pompelmi if you want zero-dependency ClamAV scanning or integrations with Deno, Cloudflare Workers or Express (on pompelmi's list, not Node File Router's).

Is Node File Router or pompelmi free?+

Yes, both are free and open source.

Is Node File Router or pompelmi open source?+

Yes, both are open source: Node File Router (danilqa/node-file-router on GitHub, MIT license) and pompelmi (pompelmi/pompelmi on GitHub, ISC license).

Do Node File Router and pompelmi integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list Node.js and Bun. Node File Router also lists Express.js, WebSockets, ES modules and TypeScript; pompelmi also lists Deno, Cloudflare Workers, Express, Fastify and 5 more.

On DevHunt

Node File Router

123 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 17, 2023

pompelmi

3 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Sep 1, 2026

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