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execa

v10.2.0SAFE Risk

Process execution for humans

A+100/100
Install Command
npm install execa
orpnpm add execa
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
414.8 KB
Dependencies
12
Maintainers
2
Last Published
Oct 18, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (12)

figures ^6.1.0is-stream ^4.0.1pretty-ms ^9.3.1get-stream ^9.0.1signal-exit ^4.1.0yoctocolors ^2.2.0is-plain-obj ^4.1.0npm-run-path ^6.0.0human-signals ^8.0.1which-command ^0.1.0strip-final-newline ^4.0.0@sindresorhus/merge-streams ^4.0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

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