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aws-sign2

npmv0.7.0

AWS signing. Originally pulled from LearnBoost/knox, maintained as vendor in request, now a standalone module.

Not recommended for new projects

No — aws-sign2 should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3437 days ago.

  • AAdoption: grade A, Excellent.

    14M downloads per week and 1 known dependents.

  • FMaintenance: grade F, Failing.

    Last published 3437 days ago.

  • AWeight: grade A, Excellent.

    Zero runtime dependencies.

  • BSupply chain: grade B, Good.

    This package has a single maintainer (bus factor of 1).

  • ALicense: grade A, Excellent.

    Apache-2.0 — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.

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Install cost

What you actually take on by adding aws-sign2 to a project.

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Direct dependencies

Runtime packages this one declares itself.

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Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.

Compatibility

Node.js
node *
Module format
CommonJS only
TypeScript
No bundled types
Install scripts
None

Used by

Popular packages that depend on aws-sign2.

requestnpm

Simplified HTTP request client.

↓ 12.5M/wk◈ 4 dependents⚖ Apache-2.0deprecated

Relationship graph

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requestaws-sign2
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Release history

No releases in the last two years, typically about 549 days apart.

Recent versions of aws-sign2
VersionPublishedSizeLicense
0.7.0latest9 years ago—Apache-2.0
0.6.011 years ago—Apache-2.0
0.5.012 years ago—Apache-2.0
0.4.012 years ago—Apache-2.0

Overview

aws-sign2 is an npm package that aWS signing. Originally pulled from LearnBoost/knox, maintained as vendor in request, now a standalone module. It is extremely widely used, with about 14M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 0.7.0, released under the Apache-2.0 license.

Who should use it

Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need aWS signing. Originally pulled from LearnBoost/knox, maintained as vendor in request, now a standalone module and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.

When not to use it

Consider an alternative if you need to have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.

Pros

  • Large, well-established user base (14M weekly downloads).
  • Clear open-source license (Apache-2.0).
  • Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.

Cons

  • No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).

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Maintainers

mikeal

Frequently asked questions

Should I use aws-sign2?

No — aws-sign2 should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3437 days ago.

How do I install aws-sign2?

Run `npm install aws-sign2` to add aws-sign2 to your npm project.

What license is aws-sign2 released under?

aws-sign2 is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license.

How popular is aws-sign2?

aws-sign2 has approximately 13,981,100 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.

Is aws-sign2 still maintained?

The most recent release of aws-sign2 (v0.7.0) was published 9 years ago.

Does aws-sign2 run install scripts?

No. aws-sign2 does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.