Is package-directory safe to use?

package-directory has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (8.2.0). DepScope rates its health at 68/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of package-directory?

The latest version of package-directory is 8.2.0, released 2026-02-01.

Does package-directory have known vulnerabilities?

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of package-directory.

Is package-directory deprecated?

No, package-directory is actively maintained. Latest release: 8.2.0 (2026-02-01).

What are alternatives to package-directory?

Popular alternatives to package-directory in npm include: ?, ansi-styles, semver, brace-expansion, ms.

What license does package-directory use?

package-directory is licensed under MIT.

package-directory

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Health

use with caution

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Moderate health score (68/100) — verify manually

Health breakdown0 – 100

10/25

maintenance

17/20

popularity

25/25

security

12/15

maturity

4/15

community

0/15

popularity_floor

Vulnerabilities

none known

Bundle & TypeScript

🌟

TypeScript

10/10typed

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