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Package evidence

[email protected]

Native Addon Gyp Action: binding.gyp runs a script or chains shell during node-gyp build (executes outside package.json lifecycle)

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
14
Versions published
7
First published
Apr 2026
Publisher
michael.vanderford

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.

Block this release in CIcurl · GitHub Actions

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":["[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":["[email protected]"],"fail_on":"high"}'
Artifact bytes61,261
Previous version1.0.6
Published2026-04-27T16:27:37.128Z
SHA-256283fbea5bce6597ffc185814cc02a05f1899b3e5764ef1c383d808cbc4aac28a

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Native Addon Gyp Action: binding.gyp runs a script or chains shell during node-gyp build (executes outside package.json lifecycle)

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

Availability ledger

available

high
Last checked
highRisk
35Score
1.0.7Version
Status history (1 event)
  1. newavailable · risk high · score 35 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

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

SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
highNative Addon Gyp Actionpackage/binding.gypbinding.gyp runs a script or chains shell during node-gyp build (executes outside package.json lifecycle)35

Manifest

Package metadata

Scripts2
  • buildnpx node-gyp configure build --target=37.10.3 --dist-url=https://electronjs.org/headers
  • testnode --test src/tests
Dependencies1
  • node-addon-api^8.5.0