socket.io-client

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Is socket.io-client safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged socket.io-client v4.8.3 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)

socket.io-client 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 socket.io-client 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.

socket.io-client Capabilities & Permissions

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

Network Access

This package makes network requests.

caniuse.comdeveloper.mozilla.orgen.wikipedia.orggithub.comnodejs.orgsocket.iostackoverflow.comwww.rfc-editor.org
Protocols: http, https

Process Spawning

This package can spawn child processes.

Environment Variables

Accesses the following environment variables.

DEBUG

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socket.io-client Documentation & Source Code

For the full socket.io-client README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.

Frequently asked questions about socket.io-client safety

Weekly Downloads

7.2M

Version

4.8.3

License

MIT

Last Scanned

Jan 31, 2026

Trust Score

75/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Network

Connects to: caniuse.com, developer.mozilla.org, en.wikipedia.org...

Process

Spawns child processes

Environment

Accesses: DEBUG

Is socket.io-client Safe? | npm Safety Scan - brin