Description:
Scanner detecting the use of JavaScript libraries with known vulnerabilities
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 5.4.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
security
javascript
vulnerability-scanner
devsecops
nodejs
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Install:
brew install retire
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About:
Retire.js is a security scanner that identifies the use of JavaScript libraries with known vulnerabilities within your projects. It analyzes both client-side and server-side code, checking library versions against a comprehensive database of security advisories. This tool helps developers proactively mitigate security risks by flagging outdated or vulnerable dependencies.
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Key Features:
- Scans JavaScript files and Node.js projects for vulnerable library versions
- Supports multiple sources for vulnerability data including Retire.js's own repository and NVD
- Integrates with build pipelines (Grunt, Gulp, Webpack) and CI/CD workflows
- Provides command-line scanning and browser extension for client-side analysis
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Use Cases:
- Auditing existing projects for known security vulnerabilities
- Integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines
- Monitoring third-party scripts on websites for vulnerabilities
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Alternatives:
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npm audit
– Native to the Node.js ecosystem, focuses specifically on npm dependencies, whereas Retire.js is broader and can scan frontend assets.
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OWASP Dependency-Check
– A more general-purpose dependency checker for multiple languages, often considered heavier than Retire.js for JS-only projects.
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Version |
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Change |
Commit |
| Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm |
5.4.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
b6a59e1b |
| Oct 30, 2024 10:09am |
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0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
bf62fd1b |
| Oct 30, 2024 9:48am |
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0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
6fef99ce |
| Sep 26, 2024 9:52am |
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0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
1cc90834 |
| Aug 11, 2024 9:46pm |
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0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
01d9cc58 |
| Aug 1, 2024 7:41am |
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0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
62bc5267 |
| Jul 16, 2024 1:20am |
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0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
e59a9f52 |
| Jul 15, 2024 9:43pm |
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0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
0cefa4d0 |
| Jun 13, 2024 3:45pm |
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0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
5951ca76 |
| Feb 13, 2024 7:51am |
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0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
230d5ed2 |
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