tunnel-agent
npmv0.6.0HTTP proxy tunneling agent. Formerly part of mikeal/request, now a standalone module.
Not recommended for new projects
No — tunnel-agent should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3476 days ago.
- AAdoption: grade A, Excellent.
36.6M downloads per week and 1 known dependents.
- FMaintenance: grade F, Failing.
Last published 3476 days ago.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Pulls in 1 transitive package, about 31 KB installed.
- ASupply chain: grade A, Excellent.
No install scripts, 4 maintainers, and a contained dependency surface.
- 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 tunnel-agent 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.
Licenses in the dependency tree
Every license you inherit by installing tunnel-agent, not just its own. Check this before a legal review, not after.
Compatibility
- Node.js
- node *
- Module format
- CommonJS only
- TypeScript
- No bundled types
- Install scripts
- None
Dependencies
Declared by tunnel-agent v0.6.0. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Runtime (1)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on tunnel-agent.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of tunnel-agent.
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Release history
No releases in the last two years, typically about 159 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.0latest | 9 years ago | — | Apache-2.0 |
| 0.5.0 | 9 years ago | — | Apache-2.0 |
| 0.4.3 | 10 years ago | — | Apache-2.0 |
| 0.4.2 | 10 years ago | — | Apache-2.0 |
| 0.4.1 | 11 years ago | — | Apache-2.0 |
| 0.4.0 | 12 years ago | — | Apache-2.0 |
| 0.3.0 | 13 years ago | — | Apache-2.0 |
| 0.2.0 | 13 years ago | — | Apache-2.0 |
Overview
tunnel-agent is an npm package that hTTP proxy tunneling agent. Formerly part of mikeal/request, now a standalone module. It is extremely widely used, with about 36.6M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 0.6.0, released under the Apache-2.0 license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need hTTP proxy tunneling agent. Formerly part of mikeal/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 (36.6M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (Apache-2.0).
- Lean dependency tree (1 direct dependencies).
Cons
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
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Maintainers
Frequently asked questions
Should I use tunnel-agent?
No — tunnel-agent should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3476 days ago.
How do I install tunnel-agent?
Run `npm install tunnel-agent` to add tunnel-agent to your npm project.
How many dependencies does tunnel-agent have?
tunnel-agent declares 1 direct dependency and pulls in 1 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved totalling about 31 KB on disk.
What license is tunnel-agent released under?
tunnel-agent is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license.
How popular is tunnel-agent?
tunnel-agent has approximately 36,590,662 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.
Is tunnel-agent still maintained?
The most recent release of tunnel-agent (v0.6.0) was published 9 years ago.
Does tunnel-agent run install scripts?
No. tunnel-agent does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.