# decode-named-character-reference

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Decode named character references.

## Contents

*   [What is this?](#what-is-this)
*   [When should I use this?](#when-should-i-use-this)
*   [Install](#install)
*   [Use](#use)
*   [API](#api)
    *   [`decodeNamedCharacterReference(value)`](#decodenamedcharacterreferencevalue)
*   [Types](#types)
*   [Compatibility](#compatibility)
*   [Security](#security)
*   [Related](#related)
*   [Contribute](#contribute)
*   [License](#license)

## What is this?

A workaround for webpack.

## When should I use this?

Never use this.
Use [`parse-entities`][parse-entities].
It uses this.

## Install

This package is [ESM only][esm].
In Node.js (version 12.20+, 14.14+, or 16.0+), install with [npm][]:

```sh
npm install decode-named-character-reference
```

In Deno with [`esm.sh`][esmsh]:

```js
import {decodeNamedCharacterReference} from 'https://esm.sh/decode-named-character-reference@1'
```

In browsers with [`esm.sh`][esmsh]:

```html
<script type="module">
  import {decodeNamedCharacterReference} from 'https://esm.sh/decode-named-character-reference@1?bundle'
</script>
```

## Use

```js
import {decodeNamedCharacterReference} from 'decode-named-character-reference'

decodeNamedCharacterReference('amp') //=> '&'
```

## API

This package exports the following identifier: `decodeNamedCharacterReference`.
There is no default export.

### `decodeNamedCharacterReference(value)`

Again, use [`parse-entities`][parse-entities].

## Types

This package is fully typed with [TypeScript][].

## Compatibility

This package is at least compatible with all maintained versions of Node.js.
As of now, that is Node.js 12.20+, 14.14+, and 16.0+.
It also works in Deno and modern browsers.

## Security

This package is safe.

## Related

*   [`parse-entities`][parse-entities]
    — parse (decode) HTML character references

## Contribute

Yes please!
See [How to Contribute to Open Source][contribute].

## License

[MIT][license] © [Titus Wormer][author]

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[author]: https://wooorm.com

[esm]: https://gist.github.com/sindresorhus/a39789f98801d908bbc7ff3ecc99d99c

[typescript]: https://www.typescriptlang.org

[contribute]: https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/

[parse-entities]: https://github.com/wooorm/parse-entities