readable-stream

Version 4.7.0 • License MIT

One-Line Verdict

"Stable for production use."

npm install readable-stream

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75% Healy Score

Maintenance

Caution

Maintenance slowing down.

Security

0 CVE History

No known CVEs.

Performance

212.8 KB

Light footprint.

Community

231,192,623

Highly Trusted

How much does readable-stream slow down your app?

212.8 KB

Package Payload

5 Direct

Clean dependency structure.

Cold-Start Impact

+3 ms

Estimated execution overhead on standard hardware.

Security Intelligence

Current Threat Level

Verified Stable

"No known vulnerabilities detected. Version 4.7.0 is stable."

Accuracy Protocol

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

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What is readable-stream?

"Node.js Streams, a user-land copy of the stream library from Node.js"

readable-stream is used to facilitate high-performance Node.js workflows. It provides a slim footprint of 212.8 KB on disk.

Installation Guide

# Install via NPM

npm install readable-stream

# Install via Yarn

yarn add readable-stream

Knowledge Base

Where can I find security audits for readable-stream?

You are currently viewing a proprietary security audit for readable-stream on PAudit. We aggregate global databases to provide a safety rating of 75/100.

How to use Node Package Manager to install readable-stream?

Run npm install readable-stream. This installs version 4.7.0 and adds 5 direct dependencies to your project.

Is readable-stream popular among Node developers?

Yes, readable-stream records 231,192,623 weekly downloads, making it a Highly Trusted part of the ecosystem.