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terser

v5.51.2LOW Risk

JavaScript parser, mangler/compressor and beautifier toolkit for ES6+

A90/100
Install Command
npm install terser
orpnpm add terser
Typosquat Defense
Authentic Name

No similarity to known typosquatting targets.

Lifecycle Scripts
Clean Execution

Zero preinstall or postinstall arbitrary execution hooks.

License Type
BSD-2-Clause

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

Package Specifications

Unpacked Size
2.25 MB
Dependencies
4
Maintainers
1
Last Published
Aug 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is terser safe to use in production?
terser received a Security Grade of A (90/100) with a risk evaluation of LOW. It contains zero malicious postinstall scripts.
What license does terser use?
terser is licensed under the BSD-2-Clause license (PERMISSIVE). This is a permissive open-source license suitable for commercial applications.
How do I install terser?
Install it via NPM using: npm install terser, or via PNPM: pnpm add terser, or Yarn: yarn add terser.