arg

Version 5.0.2 • License MIT

One-Line Verdict

"Stable for production use."

npm install arg

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100% Healy Score

Maintenance

Healthy

Maintenance slowing down.

Security

0 CVE History

No known CVEs.

Performance

13.3 KB

Light footprint.

Community

104,618,546

Highly Trusted

How much does arg slow down your app?

13.3 KB

Package Payload

0 Direct

Clean dependency structure.

Cold-Start Impact

+1 ms

Estimated execution overhead on standard hardware.

Security Intelligence

Current Threat Level

Verified Stable

"No known vulnerabilities detected. Version 5.0.2 is stable."

Accuracy Protocol

Scanned against OSV.dev (Google Open Source) databases. Last Deep-Scan: 2026.

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What is arg?

"Unopinionated, no-frills CLI argument parser"

arg is used to facilitate high-performance Node.js workflows. It provides a slim footprint of 13.3 KB on disk.

Installation Guide

# Install via NPM

npm install arg

# Install via Yarn

yarn add arg

Knowledge Base

Where can I find security audits for arg?

You are currently viewing a proprietary security audit for arg on PAudit. We aggregate global databases to provide a safety rating of 100/100.

How to use Node Package Manager to install arg?

Run npm install arg. This installs version 5.0.2 and adds 0 direct dependencies to your project.

Is arg popular among Node developers?

Yes, arg records 104,618,546 weekly downloads, making it a Highly Trusted part of the ecosystem.