js-yaml

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Is js-yaml safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged js-yaml v4.1.1 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)

js-yaml Has Warnings

Warnings detected due to potential concerns

warning
CVEs

0

Threats

0

Install Scripts

0

Risk Indicators

  • Can spawn child processes

brin Recommendations

  • This package has warnings detected. Evaluate the specific concerns before proceeding.

Install with brin add js-yaml 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.

js-yaml Capabilities & Permissions

What js-yaml can access when installed. Review these capabilities before using with AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.

Filesystem Access

Reads from the filesystem.

/usr/ (r)package.json (r)

Process Spawning

This package can spawn child processes.

AGENTS.md for js-yaml

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js-yaml Documentation & Source Code

For the full js-yaml README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.

Frequently asked questions about js-yaml safety

Weekly Downloads

155.7M

Version

4.1.1

License

MIT

Last Scanned

Jan 31, 2026

Trust Score

65/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Filesystem

Reads files

Process

Spawns child processes

Is js-yaml Safe? | npm Safety Scan - brin