Is @distube/ytdl-core safe to use?

@distube/ytdl-core has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (4.16.12). DepScope rates its health at 50/100 (high risk).

What is the latest version of @distube/ytdl-core?

The latest version of @distube/ytdl-core is 4.16.12, released 2025-06-13.

Does @distube/ytdl-core have known vulnerabilities?

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of @distube/ytdl-core.

Is @distube/ytdl-core deprecated?

No, @distube/ytdl-core is actively maintained. Latest release: 4.16.12 (2025-06-13).

What are alternatives to @distube/ytdl-core?

Popular alternatives to @distube/ytdl-core in npm include: semver, debug, ansi-styles, minimatch, brace-expansion.

What license does @distube/ytdl-core use?

@distube/ytdl-core is licensed under MIT.

@distube/ytdl-core

npmv4.16.12

DisTube fork of ytdl-core. YouTube video downloader in pure javascript.

License MITpermissive60 versions1 maintainers7 deps83,596 weekly dl

distubejs/ytdl-core

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Health

use with caution

@distube/[email protected] low health (50/100) — consider alternatives

Moderate health score (50/100) — verify manually

Health breakdown0 – 100

0/25

maintenance

10/20

popularity

25/25

security

15/15

maturity

0/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Bundle & TypeScript

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Bundle Size

702.9 KBminified

226.1 KB gzipped

7 direct dependencies

side effectsscoped

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TypeScript

10/10typed

bundled

Health History

Dependency Tree

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Dependencies (7)

sax undici miniget m3u8stream tough-cookie http-cookie-agent https-proxy-agent

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