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argon2

v0.45.1LOW Risk

An Argon2 library for Node

A90/100
Install Command
npm install argon2
orpnpm add argon2
Typosquat Defense
Authentic Name

No similarity to known typosquatting targets.

Lifecycle Scripts
Clean Execution

Zero preinstall or postinstall arbitrary execution hooks.

License Type
MIT

Permissive open-source license. Safe for enterprise & proprietary software.

Package Specifications

Unpacked Size
936.3 KB
Dependencies
4
Maintainers
1
Last Published
Jul 21, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (4)

cross-env ^10.1.0@phc/format ^1.0.0node-addon-api ^8.9.0node-gyp-build ^4.8.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is argon2 safe to use in production?
argon2 received a Security Grade of A (90/100) with a risk evaluation of LOW. It contains zero malicious postinstall scripts.
What license does argon2 use?
argon2 is licensed under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE). This is a permissive open-source license suitable for commercial applications.
How do I install argon2?
Install it via NPM using: npm install argon2, or via PNPM: pnpm add argon2, or Yarn: yarn add argon2.