dotenv

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Is dotenv safe to use?

Based on the latest brin safety scan, no vulnerabilities or threats were detected for dotenv v0.9.9. Trust score: 70/100. No known CVE vulnerabilities, no detected threat patterns, and no suspicious capabilities identified. This is an automated, point-in-time assessment.

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dotenv Passed Security Checks

No security concerns detected

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CVEs

0

Threats

0

Install Scripts

0

No Concerns Detected

No security concerns detected in the latest brin assessment. This is an automated, point-in-time evaluation — security posture may change.

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.

dotenv Capabilities & Permissions

No system capabilities detected for dotenv. It does not appear to access the network, filesystem, spawn processes, or use native modules. No capability concerns identified for use with AI coding agents.

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dotenv Documentation & Source Code

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

Frequently asked questions about dotenv safety

Weekly Downloads

1.8M

Version

0.9.9

License

BSD-2-Clause

Last Scanned

Feb 5, 2026

Trust Score

70/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

No special capabilities detected