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file-type

v22.2.0LOW Risk

Detect the file type of a file, stream, or data

A90/100
Install Command
npm install file-type
orpnpm add file-type
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
138.9 KB
Dependencies
4
Maintainers
1
Last Published
Oct 14, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (4)

strtok3 ^10.5.0token-types ^6.1.2uint8array-extras ^1.6.0@tokenizer/inflate ^0.5.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is file-type safe to use in production?
file-type received a Security Grade of A (90/100) with a risk evaluation of LOW. It contains zero malicious postinstall scripts.
What license does file-type use?
file-type is licensed under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE). This is a permissive open-source license suitable for commercial applications.
How do I install file-type?
Install it via NPM using: npm install file-type, or via PNPM: pnpm add file-type, or Yarn: yarn add file-type.