update-notifier
npmIs update-notifier safe to use?
The latest brin safety scan flagged update-notifier v7.3.1 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.
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update-notifier Has Warnings
Warnings detected due to potential concerns
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Risk Indicators
- •Can spawn child processes
brin Recommendations
- →This package has warnings detected. Evaluate the specific concerns before proceeding.
Install with brin add update-notifier 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.
update-notifier Capabilities & Permissions
What update-notifier 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.
Environment Variables
Accesses the following environment variables.
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update-notifier Documentation & Source Code
For the full update-notifier README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.
Frequently asked questions about update-notifier safety
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Version
7.3.1License
BSD-2-ClauseLast Scanned
Trust Score
Capabilities
Spawns child processes
Accesses: NODE_ENV