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parcel

v2.16.4LOW Risk

Blazing fast, zero configuration web application bundler

A90/100
Install Command
npm install parcel
orpnpm add parcel
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
43.0 KB
Dependencies
15
Maintainers
1
Last Published
Feb 2, 2026
View on npmjs.comGitHub Repository

Direct Dependencies (15)

chalk ^4.1.2get-port ^4.2.0commander ^12.1.0@parcel/fs 2.16.4@parcel/core 2.16.4@parcel/utils 2.16.4@parcel/events 2.16.4@parcel/logger 2.16.4@parcel/diagnostic 2.16.4@parcel/reporter-cli 2.16.4@parcel/feature-flags 2.16.4@parcel/config-default 2.16.4@parcel/package-manager 2.16.4@parcel/reporter-tracer 2.16.4@parcel/reporter-dev-server 2.16.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

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