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Package evidence

[email protected]

Install-time lifecycle script: postinstall="node scripts/patch-electron-name.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
524
Versions published
247
First published
May 2026
Publisher
timurkar

Recommended action

Review before promoting

Mixed signals: the package has indicators worth reading before allowing the update in automated dependency flows.

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

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":["[email protected]"],"fail_on":"review"}'
Publishertimurkar
Artifact bytes7,397,709
Previous version0.20.68
Published2026-05-16T06:26:10.265Z
SHA-2563c81b6338521b7f5825f3d0504228b78eeb06c45964ad10a73f1ed7761f3c3dc

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Install-time lifecycle script: postinstall="node scripts/patch-electron-name.js"

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

Availability ledger

available

review
Last checked
reviewRisk
5Score
0.20.69Version
Status history (2 events)
  1. new → available · risk review · score 5 · status changed
  2. new → available · risk review · score 5 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

1 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.

No high-signal findings — see all findings below.

Show all 1 findings (low-signal and informational)
SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
lowInstall-time lifecycle scriptpackage.jsonpostinstall="node scripts/patch-electron-name.js"5

Manifest

Package metadata

Scripts5
  • distelectron-builder
  • packelectron-builder --dir
  • postinstallnode scripts/patch-electron-name.js
  • servernode server.js
  • startelectron .
Dependencies2
  • electron^38.8.6
  • ws^8.20.0