What is npm package audit and how do I use it?

What is npm package audit and how do I use it?

npm package audit is a command that checks your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities. You can use it by running npm audit in your project directory.

What kind of vulnerabilities does it check for?

It checks for known vulnerabilities in your dependencies by comparing them against a database of reported issues.

How can I fix the vulnerabilities it finds?

You can run npm audit fix to automatically fix vulnerabilities, or manually update the affected packages.

Is there a way to see a detailed report of the vulnerabilities?

Yes, after running npm audit, you can view a detailed report in the terminal, which includes the severity and paths of the vulnerabilities.