kerberos
npmv7.0.0TypeScriptKerberos library for Node.js
Adopt with care
kerberos is usable, with caveats. This package runs an install script on your machine.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- BMaintenance: grade B, Good.
Last published 308 days ago. 5 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Pulls in 2 transitive packages, about 142 KB installed (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).
- CSupply chain: grade C, Fair — worth a look.
This package runs an install script on your machine.
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
Apache-2.0 — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
Grades are computed deterministically from registry metadata collected by PackageGraph — downloads, dependents, publish dates, the resolved dependency tree, maintainer count, and declared licenses. No third-party scores are used.
Install cost
What you actually take on by adding kerberos to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.
Unpacked size of this package plus its entire runtime tree.
Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Part of this dependency tree has not been crawled yet, so these figures are a lower bound rather than a final total.
Compatibility
- Node.js
- node >=20.19.0
- Module format
- CommonJS only
- TypeScript
- Types included
- Install scripts
- Runs on install
Installing this package executes a script defined by its publisher. That is normal for native modules, but it is also how supply-chain attacks run — review it before installing in CI or on a machine with credentials.
kerberos vs the alternatives
Packages solving a similar problem in the npm ecosystem, compared on the signals that drive an adoption decision.
| Package | Weekly downloads | Dependents | License | Last release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kerberosthis page | 0 | 2 | Apache-2.0 | 10 months ago |
| proxy-agent-negotiate | 0 | 2 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| @noble/hashes | 59.6M | 1 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| is-safe-filename | 0 | 1 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| express-rate-limit | 0 | 2 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| @nodable/entities | 0 | 2 | MIT | 1 day ago |
Dependencies
Declared by kerberos v7.0.0. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Runtime (2)
Dev (15)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on kerberos.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of kerberos.
Frequently installed together
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TypeScript definitions for node
An extremely fast JavaScript and CSS bundler and minifier.
An AST-based pattern checker for JavaScript.
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Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework
TypeScript execution environment and REPL for node.js, with source map support
Release history
4 releases in the last two years, typically about 99 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0.0latest | 10 months ago | 142 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 3.0.0-alpha | 10 months ago | 141 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.2 | 1 year ago | 137 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.1 | 1 year ago | 137 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.2.0 | 2 years ago | 137 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.1.2 | 2 years ago | 135 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.1.1 | 2 years ago | 135 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.1.1-alpha.0 | 2 years ago | 134 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.1.0 | 2 years ago | 132 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.0.3 | 3 years ago | 127 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.0.2 | 3 years ago | 127 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.0.1 | 4 years ago | 125 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.0.0 | 4 years ago | 125 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 2.0.0-beta.0 | 4 years ago | 142 KB | Apache-2.0 |
| 1.1.7 | 5 years ago | 146 KB | Apache-2.0 |
Overview
kerberos is an npm package that kerberos library for Node.js. It has 2 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 7.0.0, released under the Apache-2.0 license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need kerberos library for Node.js and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to minimize your dependency tree, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Ships TypeScript type definitions.
- Clear open-source license (Apache-2.0).
Cons
- Large dependency tree (17 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use kerberos?
kerberos is usable, with caveats. This package runs an install script on your machine.
How do I install kerberos?
Run `npm install kerberos` to add kerberos to your npm project.
How many dependencies does kerberos have?
kerberos declares 17 direct dependencies and pulls in 2 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved totalling about 142 KB on disk.
What license is kerberos released under?
kerberos is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license.
How popular is kerberos?
npm does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 2 known packages depend on kerberos.
Is kerberos still maintained?
The most recent release of kerberos (v7.0.0) was published 10 months ago.
Does kerberos run install scripts?
Yes. kerberos defines a lifecycle script that executes when the package is installed. Review it before installing in CI or on a machine holding credentials.