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side-channel

v1.1.1LOW Risk

Store information about any JS value in a side channel. Uses WeakMap if available.

A90/100
Install Command
npm install side-channel
orpnpm add side-channel
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
22.3 KB
Dependencies
5
Maintainers
1
Last Published
Jun 8, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (5)

es-errors ^1.3.0object-inspect ^1.13.4side-channel-list ^1.0.1side-channel-map ^1.0.1side-channel-weakmap ^1.0.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

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