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cosmiconfig

v10.0.1SAFE Risk

Find and load configuration from a package.json property, rc file, TypeScript module, and more!

A+100/100
Install Command
npm install cosmiconfig
orpnpm add cosmiconfig
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
77.4 KB
Dependencies
2
Maintainers
2
Last Published
Aug 30, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (2)

js-yaml ^5.4.1env-paths ^2.2.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

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