What is npm audit and how do I use it?

What is npm audit and how do I use it?

npm audit is a command that checks your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities. You can run it in your terminal.

How do I fix the vulnerabilities it finds?

You can run npm audit fix to automatically fix vulnerabilities. For more complex issues, you may need to update specific packages.

Can I see a detailed report of the vulnerabilities?

Yes, after running npm audit, it provides a detailed report including the severity and paths of the vulnerabilities.

Is there a way to ignore certain vulnerabilities?

You can use the --omit flag with npm audit to ignore specific vulnerabilities, but be cautious with this approach.