tape

npm

Is tape safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged tape v5.9.0 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)

tape 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 tape 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.

tape Capabilities & Permissions

What tape 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.

git.iogithub.comnodejs.org
Protocols: https

Process Spawning

This package can spawn child processes.

Environment Variables

Accesses the following environment variables.

NODE_TAPE_NO_ONLY_TESTNODE_TAPE_OBJECT_PRINT_DEPTHPATHTODO_IS_OK

AGENTS.md for tape

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tape Documentation & Source Code

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

Frequently asked questions about tape safety

Weekly Downloads

639.8K

Version

5.9.0

License

MIT

Last Scanned

Feb 1, 2026

Trust Score

75/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Network

Connects to: git.io, github.com, nodejs.org

Process

Spawns child processes

Environment

Accesses: NODE_TAPE_NO_ONLY_TEST, NODE_TAPE_OBJECT_PRINT_DEPTH, PATH...