DoctorMcKay/node-steam-user
Allows interaction with the Steam network via the Steam client protocol observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
59/100
- Activity 55
- Release rhythm 40
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 20
- age_days: 4062
- days_rel: 466
- days_push: 272
- n_releases_24m: 4
Adoption not part of the score
1117 stars · 188 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
SteamUser is a Node.js library that lets you communicate with Steam servers using the Steam client protocol, acting like a proper Steam client. It provides login, session management, and Steam user functionality as a self-contained npm module.
Use cases
- log into a Steam account programmatically with Node.js
- automate Steam purchases like CS2 sticker capsules
- download depot manifests and game files from Steam CDN
- manage Steam sessions and kick off logins elsewhere
- redeem in-game items via the Steam network
- query owned apps and licenses for a Steam account
When to choose
- you need a full Steam client protocol implementation in Node.js
- you are building Steam bots or automation tools
- you need authenticated Steam network access beyond the web API
When to avoid
- you only need public Steam Web API data without login
- you are not using Node.js
- you need a GUI Steam client
Facets
library · maturity active
http-client sdk auth gaming-tools apis developer-tools steam steam-client-protocol steam-network game-platform-api account-automation automation nodejs javascript
3 sources
- readme: https://github.com/DoctorMcKay/node-steam-user · fetched 2026-08-28 · 54513756eaa3
- homepage: https://dev.doctormckay.com/forum/7-node-steam-user/ · fetched 2026-08-29 · 237b0425ce9c
- site_page: https://dev.doctormckay.com/topic/5874-about-error-loggedinelsewhere · fetched 2026-08-29 · ec03652b3049
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| DoctorMcKay/node-steam-user | main | 59 |
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