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chai

v6.3.0LOW Risk

BDD/TDD assertion library for node.js and the browser. Test framework agnostic.

A90/100
Install Command
npm install chai
orpnpm add chai
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
146.0 KB
Dependencies
0
Maintainers
1
Last Published
Sep 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

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