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npq for Mac

Audit npm packages before you install them

Quick answer: npq is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install npq. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 157 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What npq is

npq is a command-line tool for macOS: audit npm packages before you install them.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/lirantal/npq.

How to install npq

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install npq.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install npq on Mac?

Run brew install npq in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is npq open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does npq run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is npq?

It was installed 157 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2774 in this catalogue.

What version of npq is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.27.2.