external-editor
npmIs external-editor safe to use?
The latest brin safety scan flagged external-editor v3.1.0 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.
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external-editor 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.
external-editor Capabilities & Permissions
What external-editor can access when installed. Review these capabilities before using with AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.
Process Spawning
This package can spawn child processes.
Environment Variables
Accesses the following environment variables.
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external-editor Documentation & Source Code
For the full external-editor README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.
Frequently asked questions about external-editor safety
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Version
3.1.0License
MITLast Scanned
Trust Score
Capabilities
Spawns child processes
Accesses: EDITOR, VISUAL