md5

Version 2.3.0 • License BSD-3-Clause

One-Line Verdict

"Stable for production use."

npm install md5

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100% Healy Score

Maintenance

Healthy

Actively Maintained

Security

0 CVE History

No known CVEs.

Performance

20.9 KB

Light footprint.

Community

11,154,103

Highly Trusted

How much does md5 slow down your app?

20.9 KB

Package Payload

3 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 2.3.0 is stable."

Accuracy Protocol

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

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What is md5?

"js function for hashing messages with MD5"

md5 is used to facilitate high-performance Node.js workflows. It provides a slim footprint of 20.9 KB on disk.

Installation Guide

# Install via NPM

npm install md5

# Install via Yarn

yarn add md5

Knowledge Base

Where can I find security audits for md5?

You are currently viewing a proprietary security audit for md5 on PAudit. We aggregate global databases to provide a safety rating of 100/100.

How to use Node Package Manager to install md5?

Run npm install md5. This installs version 2.3.0 and adds 3 direct dependencies to your project.

Is md5 popular among Node developers?

Yes, md5 records 11,154,103 weekly downloads, making it a Highly Trusted part of the ecosystem.