Is @vscode/sudo-prompt safe to use?

@vscode/sudo-prompt has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (9.3.2). DepScope rates its health at 71/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of @vscode/sudo-prompt?

The latest version of @vscode/sudo-prompt is 9.3.2, released 2026-01-08.

Does @vscode/sudo-prompt have known vulnerabilities?

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of @vscode/sudo-prompt.

Is @vscode/sudo-prompt deprecated?

No, @vscode/sudo-prompt is actively maintained. Latest release: 9.3.2 (2026-01-08).

What are alternatives to @vscode/sudo-prompt?

Popular alternatives to @vscode/sudo-prompt in npm include: semver, debug, ansi-styles, minimatch, brace-expansion.

What license does @vscode/sudo-prompt use?

@vscode/sudo-prompt is licensed under MIT.

@vscode/sudo-prompt

npmv9.3.2

Run a command using sudo, prompting the user with an OS dialog if necessary

License MITpermissive3 versions8 maintainers0 deps1,247,914 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

@vscode/[email protected] is safe to use (health: 71/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

15/25

maintenance

17/20

popularity

25/25

security

9/15

maturity

5/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Bundle & TypeScript

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TypeScript

10/10typed

bundled

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