---
title: "@push.rocks/smartformat"
---
# @push.rocks/smartformat

format things

## Install

To install `@push.rocks/smartformat`, use npm (or yarn, or pnpm) by running the following command in your terminal:

```bash
npm install @push.rocks/smartformat --save
```

This will add `@push.rocks/smartformat` to your project dependencies, allowing you to use it in your project.

## Usage

`@push.rocks/smartformat` is a TypeScript module designed to help with formatting things, specifically bytes and milliseconds into a more human-friendly format. It leverages the power of `pretty-bytes` and `pretty-ms` packages to do so. This guide will help you get started with `@push.rocks/smartformat` by providing a series of examples and use cases.

### Importing in TypeScript

Firstly, ensure that your project is set up to support TypeScript and ES modules. Then, you can import `@push.rocks/smartformat` into your project as follows:

```typescript
import * as smartformat from '@push.rocks/smartformat';
```

Alternatively, if you only need specific functionalities, you can import them directly:

```typescript
import { prettyBytes, prettyMs } from '@push.rocks/smartformat';
```

### Formatting Bytes

When working with file sizes or data amounts, it can be helpful to present these figures in a format that is easier for humans to understand. This is where `prettyBytes` comes into play.

#### Basic Usage

```typescript
// Convert bytes to a human-readable string:
const fileSize = smartformat.prettyBytes(132480239);
console.log(fileSize); // Outputs: "132.5 MB"
```

#### Handling Negative Values

`prettyBytes` also gracefully handles negative values, which can be useful in certain contexts like showing the difference between file sizes.

```typescript
const sizeDifference = smartformat.prettyBytes(-827391);
console.log(sizeDifference); // Outputs: "-827.4 kB"
```

### Formatting Milliseconds

In many applications, representing time durations in a human-friendly manner is essential. `prettyMs` simplifies this task.

#### Basic Usage

```typescript
// Convert milliseconds to a human-readable string:
const duration = smartformat.prettyMs(65799000);
console.log(duration); // Outputs: "18h 19m 59s"
```

#### More Options

`prettyMs` offers several options to customize the output. For example, you can include milliseconds in the output or opt for a compact representation.

```typescript
// Including milliseconds in the output:
const preciseDuration = smartformat.prettyMs(65799450, { verbose: true });
console.log(preciseDuration); // Outputs: "18 hours 19 minutes 59.5 seconds"

// Compact representation:
const compactDuration = smartformat.prettyMs(12345678, { compact: true });
console.log(compactDuration); // Outputs: "3h 25m"
```

### Conclusion

Using `@push.rocks/smartformat`, you've seen how to format bytes and milliseconds into more readable strings. These examples just scratch the surface of what's possible. Both `prettyBytes` and `prettyMs` come with additional options and capabilities worth exploring. Remember, formatting data effectively can significantly improve the user experience of your applications.

Note: The given examples use the ES Module (ESM) syntax and TypeScript, ensuring you're working with the latest standards for JavaScript development.

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