Is @dfinity/principal safe to use?

@dfinity/principal has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (3.4.3). DepScope rates its health at 30/100 (critical risk).

What is the latest version of @dfinity/principal?

The latest version of @dfinity/principal is 3.4.3, released 2025-11-19.

Does @dfinity/principal have known vulnerabilities?

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of @dfinity/principal.

Is @dfinity/principal deprecated?

Yes, @dfinity/principal is deprecated: This package has been deprecated. Use @icp-sdk/core/principal instead. Migration guide: https://js.icp.build/core/latest/upgrading/v5 Consider using semver instead.

What are alternatives to @dfinity/principal?

Popular alternatives to @dfinity/principal in npm include: semver, ansi-styles, minimatch, debug, brace-expansion.

What license does @dfinity/principal use?

@dfinity/principal is licensed under Apache-2.0.

@dfinity/principal

npmv3.4.3deprecated

JavaScript and TypeScript library to work with Internet Computer principals

License Apache-2.0permissive97 versions7 maintainers1 deps

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Low health score (30/100)
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15/25

maintenance

0/20

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25/25

security

15/15

maturity

5/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

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