npm-risk
Check npm package risk before you install
What it does
npm-risk is a zero-dependency CLI that checks npm packages for basic supply-chain risk signals before you install them. It looks at publish recency, install scripts, dependencies, maintainers, known vulnerabilities, and GitHub health, then gives you a simple LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH risk score. Try it: npx npm-risk For more in-depth information: https://medium.com/@Freedruk/npm-risk-a-lightweight-way-to-think-before-you-install-47b66996e943
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- TTTips to stay safe from NPM supply chain attacksSep 2025 · github.com · ▲96
Hi everyone, given the recent increase of attacks on the NPM supply chain, I've put together a list of tips and tricks to help developers stay secure on this specific topic: https://github.com/bodadotsh/npm-security-best-practices I'd love for you to check it out, and contribute your own insights and best practices to make this a comprehensive resource for the community. Cheers!
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Our package registry ecosystem has a serious problem... and not just npm. People are aware of this but maybe this will make them a bit more aware
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