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chokidar

v6.0.0SAFE Risk

Minimal and efficient cross-platform file watching library

A+100/100
Install Command
npm install chokidar
orpnpm add chokidar
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
196.9 KB
Dependencies
1
Maintainers
1
Last Published
Oct 19, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (1)

readdirp ^5.1.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

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