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v4.9.1SAFE Risk

Leaner CSS

A+100/100
Install Command
npm install less
orpnpm add less
Typosquat Defense
Authentic Name

No similarity to known typosquatting targets.

Lifecycle Scripts
Clean Execution

Zero preinstall or postinstall arbitrary execution hooks.

License Type
Apache-2.0

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

Package Specifications

Unpacked Size
3.11 MB
Dependencies
2
Maintainers
5
Last Published
Sep 2, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (2)

copy-anything ^3.0.5parse-node-version ^1.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is less safe to use in production?
less received a Security Grade of A+ (100/100) with a risk evaluation of SAFE. It contains zero malicious postinstall scripts.
What license does less use?
less is licensed under the Apache-2.0 license (PERMISSIVE). This is a permissive open-source license suitable for commercial applications.
How do I install less?
Install it via NPM using: npm install less, or via PNPM: pnpm add less, or Yarn: yarn add less.