shell-exec

npm

Is shell-exec safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged shell-exec v1.1.2 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)

shell-exec 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 shell-exec 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.

shell-exec Capabilities & Permissions

What shell-exec 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.

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shell-exec Documentation & Source Code

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

Frequently asked questions about shell-exec safety

Weekly Downloads

1.1M

Version

1.1.2

License

MIT

Last Scanned

Feb 1, 2026

Trust Score

65/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Process

Spawns child processes

Is shell-exec Safe? | npm Safety Scan - brin