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compression

Version 1.8.1 • License MIT

One-Line Verdict

"Stable for production use."

npm install compression
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100% Healy Score

Maintenance

Healthy

Maintenance slowing down.

Security

0 CVE History

No known CVEs.

Performance

27.0 KB

Light footprint.

Community

65,335,780

Highly Trusted

How much does compression slow down your app?

27.0 KB

Package Payload

7 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 1.8.1 is stable."

Accuracy Protocol

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

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What is compression?

"Node.js compression middleware"

compression is used to facilitate high-performance Node.js workflows. It provides a slim footprint of 27.0 KB on disk.

Installation Guide

# Install via NPM

npm install compression

# Install via Yarn

yarn add compression

Knowledge Base

Where can I find security audits for compression?

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

How to use Node Package Manager to install compression?

Run npm install compression. This installs version 1.8.1 and adds 7 direct dependencies to your project.

Is compression popular among Node developers?

Yes, compression records 65,335,780 weekly downloads, making it a Highly Trusted part of the ecosystem.