Is webpack-dev-server safe to use?

webpack-dev-server has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (5.2.3). DepScope rates its health at 66/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of webpack-dev-server?

The latest version of webpack-dev-server is 5.2.3, released 2026-01-12.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of webpack-dev-server.

No, webpack-dev-server is actively maintained. Latest release: 5.2.3 (2026-01-12).

Popular alternatives to webpack-dev-server in npm include: minimatch, wrap-ansi, @types/node, eslint-visitor-keys, ajv.

webpack-dev-server is licensed under MIT.

npmv5.2.3

Serves a webpack app. Updates the browser on changes.

License MITpermissive222 versions8 maintainers28 deps

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 66/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

15/25

maintenance

0/20

popularity

25/25

security

15/15

maturity

11/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

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10/10typed

bundled

Quality signals

Download trend

stable(0%)

Publish security

npm signed

API access

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