How to run a security audit with "npm audit"?
Asked 6 months ago
I want to ensure the security of my JavaScript project's dependencies. How can I run a security audit using "npm audit" or any other command to identify and address vulnerabilities?
Filip Dimkovski
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
Running a security audit is relatively straightforward if you use "npm audit". Simply open your terminal and navigate to the project directory, and then use the following command to trigger the audit:
`npm audit`
This command will analyze your project's dependencies and report any known vulnerabilities, even including the severity levels. Review the audit results, and if vulnerabilities are detected, use the following command to automatically fix as many issues as possible.
`npm audit fix`
For more complex vulnerabilities, review the provided information on how to manually address them. Nevertheless, regularly running "npm audit" and addressing vulnerabilities will help keep your JavaScript project secure.
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