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Package evidence

@brutalsystems/[email protected]

Install-time lifecycle script: postinstall="node scripts/fix-node-pty-perms.js"

Trust signals

Why this verdict

PkgRadar discounts a release’s score when public reputation argues against novel malware. The verdict above already reflects these — the panel just explains what was applied.

Weekly downloads
214
Versions published
9
First published
May 2026
Publisher
jacketlabs

Recommended action

Block this update

Static evidence trips multiple high-signal indicators. Quarantine the release until the publisher validates the change or you can rule out the indicators below.

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Fail the build when this package version is added or upgraded. Replace $PKGRADAR_TOKEN with a Pro / Team API key from your dashboard.

curl -fsS https://pkgradar.com/gate/npm \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $PKGRADAR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"specs":["@brutalsystems/[email protected]"],"fail_on":"high"}'

GitHub Actions step:

- name: PkgRadar gate
  run: |
    curl -fsS https://pkgradar.com/gate/npm \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer ${{ secrets.PKGRADAR_TOKEN }}" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{"specs":["@brutalsystems/[email protected]"],"fail_on":"high"}'
Publisherjacketlabs
Artifact bytes169,067
Previous version0.6.4
Published2026-06-06T11:10:28.004Z
SHA-25602a65f6304fb1f4f41cd29c93f3aa3b1a2f4c4a75d9f89c6f8eba84083e31c87

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

New Lifecycle Script Vs Previous: postinstall added in 0.6.5 vs 0.6.4: "node scripts/fix-node-pty-perms.js"

Not observed: package install, lifecycle script execution, or sandbox execution. PkgRadar only inspects on-disk artifacts.

Availability ledger

available

high
Last checked
highRisk
45Score
0.6.5Version
Status history (1 event)
  1. new → available · risk high · score 45 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

1 static · 1 from release diff · showing high-signal first.

SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
highNew Lifecycle Script Vs Previouspackage.jsonpostinstall added in 0.6.5 vs 0.6.4: "node scripts/fix-node-pty-perms.js"40
Show all 2 findings (low-signal and informational)
SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
highNew Lifecycle Script Vs Previouspackage.jsonpostinstall added in 0.6.5 vs 0.6.4: "node scripts/fix-node-pty-perms.js"40
lowInstall-time lifecycle scriptpackage.jsonpostinstall="node scripts/fix-node-pty-perms.js"5

Manifest

Package metadata

Scripts7
  • build:webvite build --config web/vite.config.js
  • dev:webvite --config web/vite.config.js
  • postinstallnode scripts/fix-node-pty-perms.js
  • preparenpm install --prefix web --silent && npm run build:web
  • startnode src/daemon/server.js
  • testjest
  • test:watchjest --watch
Dependencies6
  • chalk^4.1.2
  • commander^12.0.0
  • dockerode^5.0.0
  • express^4.18.0
  • node-pty^1.1.0
  • ws^8.20.1