dotenv
npmIs dotenv safe to use?
The latest brin safety scan flagged dotenv v17.2.3 with risk indicators that warrant review. No known CVE vulnerabilities. Trust score: 75/100. Review the findings below before use. This is an automated assessment and may contain errors.
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dotenv Has Warnings
Warnings detected due to potential concerns
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Risk Indicators
- •Can spawn child processes
brin Recommendations
- →This package has warnings detected. Evaluate the specific concerns before proceeding.
Install with brin add dotenv to automatically apply these checks before installation.
This is an automated, point-in-time assessment and may contain errors. Findings are risk indicators, not confirmed threats. Security posture may change over time. Maintainers can dispute findings via the brin review process.
dotenv Capabilities & Permissions
What dotenv can access when installed. Review these capabilities before using with AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.
Filesystem Access
Reads from the filesystem.
Process Spawning
This package can spawn child processes.
Environment Variables
Accesses the following environment variables.
AGENTS.md for dotenv
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dotenv Documentation & Source Code
For the full dotenv README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.
Frequently asked questions about dotenv safety
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Version
17.2.3License
BSD-2-ClauseLast Scanned
Trust Score
Capabilities
Reads files
Spawns child processes
Accesses: DEBUG, DOTENV_CONFIG_DEBUG, DOTENV_CONFIG_DOTENV_KEY...