node-gyp-build

npm

Is node-gyp-build safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged node-gyp-build v4.8.4 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.

Install (safety-checked)

node-gyp-build 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 node-gyp-build 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.

node-gyp-build Capabilities & Permissions

What node-gyp-build 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).env (r)package.json (r)/usr/ (r).env (r)package.json (r)/etc/ (r).env (r)+2 more

Process Spawning

This package can spawn child processes.

node

Environment Variables

Accesses the following environment variables.

ARM_VERSIONELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODELIBCNODE_ENVPREBUILDS_ONLYnpm_config_archnpm_config_argvnpm_config_build_from_sourcenpm_config_loglevelnpm_config_platform

AGENTS.md for node-gyp-build

Good instructions lead to good results. brin adds node-gyp-build documentation to your AGENTS.md so your agent knows how to use it properly—improving both safety and performance.

brin init

Vercel's research: 100% accuracy with AGENTS.md vs 53% without →

node-gyp-build Documentation & Source Code

For the full node-gyp-build README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.

Frequently asked questions about node-gyp-build safety

Weekly Downloads

24.0M

Version

4.8.4

License

MIT

Last Scanned

Jan 31, 2026

Trust Score

75/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Filesystem

Reads files

Process

Spawns child processes

Environment

Accesses: ARM_VERSION, ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE, LIBC...

Is node-gyp-build Safe? | npm Safety Scan - brin