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Is it safe to run 'npm audit fix'?

By: Henry in node.js Tutorials on 2023年04月03日 [フレーム]

Running npm audit fix is generally safe, and it is a good practice to fix vulnerabilities reported by npm audit in your Node.js project.

npm audit is a command that checks your project's dependencies for known vulnerabilities. When it detects any vulnerabilities, it provides you with information about the issues and suggests ways to fix them. Running npm audit fix will try to automatically fix the reported vulnerabilities by updating the packages to their latest versions.

However, there are some scenarios where running npm audit fix may not be safe:

Breaking changes: When upgrading packages to fix vulnerabilities, there is a chance that the new package version might have breaking changes that could affect your code. In some rare cases, updating packages may cause your application to break. Therefore, it is a good practice to test your application thoroughly after running npm audit fix.
Manual intervention: In some cases, npm audit fix may not be able to automatically fix the reported vulnerabilities. In such scenarios, you may need to manually update the package or modify your code to fix the issue.
Major version changes: Sometimes, npm audit fix may suggest upgrading to a major version of a package, which might introduce significant changes that could affect your application. In such cases, you should carefully review the changes and ensure that they do not break your application.

In summary, running npm audit fix is generally safe, but you should review the changes carefully, test your application thoroughly, and ensure that the package upgrades do not break your application. If you are unsure about the changes or the impact they might have on your application, you may want to consult the package documentation or seek help from the package maintainers.

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