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@types/nodevstypescript

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Weekly Downloads Leader
@types/node276.8M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
@types/node
Specification
@types/nodev26.6.5
typescriptv7.0.2
Weekly Downloads276.8MWinner184.4M
Unpacked Size2.43 MB2.38 MB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts)Community @types
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEApache-2.0PERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies120
Active Maintainers17
Last ReleaseOct 9, 2026Jul 8, 2026
Install Commandnpm i @types/nodenpm i typescript
Full Security ReportView @types/node AuditView typescript Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, @types/node or typescript?
@types/node is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (276.8M/week) compared to typescript (184.4M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, @types/node or typescript?
@types/node has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while typescript holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do @types/node and typescript provide TypeScript definitions?
@types/node includes built-in TypeScript types, while typescript may require community @types definitions.
What licenses do @types/node and typescript use?
@types/node is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and typescript is licensed under Apache-2.0 (PERMISSIVE).