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tar-stream

v3.2.2LOW Risk

tar-stream is a streaming tar parser and generator and nothing else. It operates purely using streams which means you can easily extract/parse tarballs without ever hitting the file system.

A90/100
Install Command
npm install tar-stream
orpnpm add tar-stream
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
33.2 KB
Dependencies
4
Maintainers
1
Last Published
Oct 2, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (4)

b4a ^1.9.0bare-fs ^4.8.2streamx ^2.28.1fast-fifo ^1.3.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

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