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open

v11.0.4LOW Risk

Open stuff like URLs, files, executables. Cross-platform.

A90/100
Install Command
npm install open
orpnpm add open
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
59.1 KB
Dependencies
6
Maintainers
1
Last Published
Sep 14, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (6)

is-in-ssh ^1.0.0wsl-utils ^1.0.0default-browser ^5.5.1define-lazy-prop ^3.0.0powershell-utils ^0.2.1is-inside-container ^1.0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

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