You have to give NodeJS, somewhat individual, access to the system by clicking various prompts that pop up the first time it tries to access some things, in a r

You have to give NodeJS, somewhat individual, access to the system by clicking various prompts that pop up the first time it tries to access some things, in a relatively naggy way. This includes incoming network access. You also have to give terminal access to do anything. So there's explicit permission, that you granted, involved. But, I understand your point, and agree. It should be possible, I just doubt think it works result in something anyone would use. There's obviously a compromise between security and letting developers use their computer in ways that aren't possible on an iPad.