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express-rate-limit

v8.7.1SAFE Risk

Basic IP rate-limiting middleware for Express. Use to limit repeated requests to public APIs and/or endpoints such as password reset.

A+100/100
Install Command
npm install express-rate-limit
orpnpm add express-rate-limit
Typosquat Defense
Authentic Name

No similarity to known typosquatting targets.

Lifecycle Scripts
Clean Execution

Zero preinstall or postinstall arbitrary execution hooks.

License Type
MIT

Permissive open-source license. Safe for enterprise & proprietary software.

Package Specifications

Unpacked Size
151.1 KB
Dependencies
2
Maintainers
2
Last Published
Oct 6, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (2)

debug ^4.4.3ip-address ^10.2.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is express-rate-limit safe to use in production?
express-rate-limit received a Security Grade of A+ (100/100) with a risk evaluation of SAFE. It contains zero malicious postinstall scripts.
What license does express-rate-limit use?
express-rate-limit is licensed under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE). This is a permissive open-source license suitable for commercial applications.
How do I install express-rate-limit?
Install it via NPM using: npm install express-rate-limit, or via PNPM: pnpm add express-rate-limit, or Yarn: yarn add express-rate-limit.