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buffer-from

Version 1.1.2 • License MIT

One-Line Verdict

"Stable for production use."

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85% Healy Score

Maintenance

Healthy

Maintenance slowing down.

Security

0 CVE History

No known CVEs.

Performance

4.9 KB

Light footprint.

Community

63,853,936

Highly Trusted

How much does buffer-from slow down your app?

4.9 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 1.1.2 is stable."

Accuracy Protocol

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

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What is buffer-from?

"A [ponyfill](https://ponyfill.com) for `Buffer.from`, uses native implementation if available."

buffer-from is used to facilitate high-performance Node.js workflows. It provides a slim footprint of 4.9 KB on disk.

Installation Guide

# Install via NPM

npm install buffer-from

# Install via Yarn

yarn add buffer-from

Knowledge Base

Where can I find security audits for buffer-from?

You are currently viewing a proprietary security audit for buffer-from on PAudit. We aggregate global databases to provide a safety rating of 85/100.

How to use Node Package Manager to install buffer-from?

Run npm install buffer-from. This installs version 1.1.2 and adds 0 direct dependencies to your project.

Is buffer-from popular among Node developers?

Yes, buffer-from records 63,853,936 weekly downloads, making it a Highly Trusted part of the ecosystem.