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web-ext

Version 9.2.0 • License MPL-2.0

One-Line Verdict

"Stable for production use."

npm install web-ext
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90% Healy Score

Maintenance

Healthy

Actively Maintained

Security

0 CVE History

No known CVEs.

Performance

569.1 KB

Light footprint.

Community

55,443

Highly Trusted

How much does web-ext slow down your app?

569.1 KB

Package Payload

27 Direct

Dependency Hell Risk: High chain complexity.

Cold-Start Impact

+8 ms

Estimated execution overhead on standard hardware.

Security Intelligence

Current Threat Level

Verified Stable

"No known vulnerabilities detected. Version 9.2.0 is stable."

Accuracy Protocol

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

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What is web-ext?

"A command line tool to help build, run, and test web extensions"

web-ext is used to facilitate high-performance Node.js workflows. It provides a slim footprint of 569.1 KB on disk.

Installation Guide

# Install via NPM

npm install web-ext

# Install via Yarn

yarn add web-ext

Knowledge Base

Where can I find security audits for web-ext?

You are currently viewing a proprietary security audit for web-ext on PAudit. We aggregate global databases to provide a safety rating of 90/100.

How to use Node Package Manager to install web-ext?

Run npm install web-ext. This installs version 9.2.0 and adds 27 direct dependencies to your project.

Is web-ext popular among Node developers?

Yes, web-ext records 55,443 weekly downloads, making it a Highly Trusted part of the ecosystem.