Bot.js Pro 9

Bot.js Pro 9 introduced the Node.js (V8) engine to the script execution environment, marking the beginning of the second-generation API and significantly expanding performance and ecosystem capabilities.
This version targets high-performance script execution and rich ecosystem expansion, suitable for building complex automation, network services, and multi-module integrated applications.

Version Overview

Node.js Engine (V8)

• Uses V8 engine to improve execution speed and memory efficiency;
• Coexists with Rhino, maintaining backward compatibility for old scripts:
  • Rhino API → API v1
  • Node.js API → API v2
• Supports ES6+ syntax, modular imports, and modern JS features.

Core Features and Advantages

1. NPM Ecosystem Integration
   • Can directly install and use NPM packages (such as ws, express, axios, lodash, etc.);
   • Supports scenarios like network requests, WebSocket, HTTP services, and small server setup;
   • Extends script functionality, breaking traditional limitations.
2. High-Performance Script Execution
   • Compared to Rhino, Node.js offers higher execution efficiency;
   • Supports long-running tasks, asynchronous operations, and multi-threading scenarios.
3. Modularization and Package Management
   • Scripts can be split into modules with unified dependency management;
   • Improves script maintainability and team collaboration efficiency.
4. Development and Debugging Experience Optimization
   • Remote logging and breakpoint debugging optimization;
   • Supports Node.js debugging tools (such as VS Code debugging, Inspector, etc.).
5. Backward Compatibility
   • Old scripts can continue to run in Rhino mode;
   • New projects are recommended to prioritize using Node.js API.

Compatibility and Migration Recommendations

• Rhino API Special Features: Some control operations and plugin interfaces need adaptation for Node.js environment;
• New Projects: Recommended to directly use Node.js API to fully leverage performance and ecosystem advantages;
• Legacy Project Migration: Can migrate gradually while ensuring stable operation of existing scripts.

Historical Significance

• Bot.js Pro 9 introduced the second-generation API and Node.js engine, ushering in the era of high-performance scripts and modern JS development;
• Established an extensible ecosystem supporting rich network and local service functionalities;
• Laid the foundation for subsequent versions' pluginization, remote control, and cloud integration.