GIP is a Node.js dependency-free tool for getting Public IPv4 address using "IP echo" services. It will fetch data from multiple services at the same time to give you results as fast as possible.
By default, GIP checks if an IP address is real by waiting for three same responses from different services. You can change this number by
adjusting the ensure
option.
GIP offers over 20 services, and you can also add your own services using the services
option. However, be aware that some services might
not always be available or may not work properly. That's why it's a good idea to keep the ensure
count at a reasonable level.
Below you can find some examples of how to use these options.
NodeJS version 20.0.0 or higher.
Module installation
npm i gip
bun add gip
deno add npm:gip
pnpm add gip
Module usage
import gip from "gip";
try {
const ip = await gip();
console.log(ip);
} catch (error) {
console.log(`Can't get your IP. Reason: ${error}`);
}
Usage with options
import gip from "gip";
const options = {
services: ["ipv4.icanhazip.com", "ifconfig.me/ip"],
ensure: 10,
};
try {
const ip = await gip(options);
console.log(ip);
} catch (error) {
console.log(`Can't get your IP. Reason: ${error}`);
}
CLI installation
npm i -g gip
bun i -g gip
deno i -g npm:gip
pnpm add -g gip
CLI usage
gip
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Passing custom services
gip --services "https://ipv4.icanhazip.com/" "https://ifconfig.me/ip"
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Setting ensure option
gip --ensure 10
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CLI usage without installation
npx gip
bunx gip
deno run --allow-net npm:gip
pnpm dlx gip
- Passing your own services will not prioritize them. You will get answer from the fastest services anyway.
- If you pass service without specified protocol, HTTPS will be used.
- List of built-in services is located in file services.mjs. If you know any reliable services, feel free to contribute.