esbuild
npmIs esbuild safe to use?
The latest brin safety scan flagged esbuild v0.27.2 with risk indicators that warrant review. No known CVE vulnerabilities. Trust score: 65/100. Review the findings below before use. This is an automated assessment and may contain errors.
Install (safety-checked)
esbuild 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.
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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.
esbuild Capabilities & Permissions
What esbuild can access when installed. Review these capabilities before using with AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.
Network Access
This package makes network requests.
Filesystem Access
Writes to the filesystem.
Process Spawning
This package can spawn child processes.
Environment Variables
Accesses the following environment variables.
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esbuild Documentation & Source Code
For the full esbuild README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.
Frequently asked questions about esbuild safety
Install (safety-checked)
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Version
0.27.2License
MITOther Versions
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Capabilities
Connects to: esbuild.github.io, github.com, nodejs.org...
Writes files
Spawns child processes
Accesses: ESBUILD_BINARY_PATH, ESBUILD_MAX_BUFFER, ESBUILD_WORKER_THREADS