node-machine-id

npm

Is node-machine-id safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged node-machine-id v1.1.12 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)

node-machine-id 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-machine-id 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-machine-id Capabilities & Permissions

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

Filesystem Access

Reads from the filesystem.

/var/ (r)/etc/ (r).env (r)node_modules (r)/var/ (r)/etc/ (r).env (r)

Process Spawning

This package can spawn child processes.

Environment Variables

Accesses the following environment variables.

hasOwnProperty

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node-machine-id Documentation & Source Code

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

Frequently asked questions about node-machine-id safety

Weekly Downloads

6.4M

Version

1.1.12

License

MIT

Last Scanned

Feb 1, 2026

Trust Score

65/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Filesystem

Reads files

Process

Spawns child processes

Environment

Accesses: hasOwnProperty

Is node-machine-id Safe? | npm Safety Scan - brin