re2

npm

Is re2 safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged re2 v1.23.2 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)

re2 Has Warnings

Warnings detected due to potential concerns

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CVEs

0

Threats

0

Install Scripts

0

Risk Indicators

  • Contains native code
  • Can spawn child processes

brin Recommendations

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

Install with brin add re2 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.

re2 Capabilities & Permissions

What re2 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.

Native Modules

Contains native code that runs outside the JavaScript sandbox.

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re2 Documentation & Source Code

For the full re2 README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.

Frequently asked questions about re2 safety

Weekly Downloads

1.7M

Version

1.23.2

License

BSD-3-Clause

Other Versions

Last Scanned

Feb 1, 2026

Trust Score

65/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Process

Spawns child processes

Native

Contains native modules

Is re2 Safe? | npm Safety Scan - brin