npm · npm:abbrev

abbrev active

Like ruby's abbrev module, but in js

The latest stable version of abbrev is 5.0.0, published on 2026-05-08. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

Latest stable version	5.0.0
Published	2026-05-08 18:39:06 UTC
Install	`npm install abbrev@latest`
Requires (engines)	`{"node":"^22.22.2 \|\| ^24.15.0 \|\| >=26.0.0"}`
Peer dependencies	—
Dist-tags	`latest: 5.0.0`
License	ISC
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-11-12 13:08:50 UTC
Sources	api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org

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Maintenance

Activity	slowing down
Last stable release	2026-05-08 18:39:06 UTC · 188 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	1
Published versions	13

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Version history

Version	Published
`5.0.0`	2026-05-08 18:39:06 UTC
`4.0.0`	2025-10-20 18:51:05 UTC
`3.0.1`	2025-04-10 13:58:55 UTC
`3.0.0`	2024-09-24 19:01:56 UTC
`2.0.0`	2022-11-01 16:39:45 UTC
`1.1.1`	2017-09-28 02:47:13 UTC
`1.1.0`	2017-02-14 06:33:20 UTC
`1.0.9`	2016-06-15 18:41:01 UTC
`1.0.7`	2015-05-30 22:57:54 UTC
`1.0.6`	2015-05-21 00:58:16 UTC
`1.0.5`	2014-04-17 20:09:12 UTC
`1.0.4`	2013-01-09 00:01:24 UTC
`1.0.3`	2011-03-21 22:21:11 UTC

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Version compatibility

Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).

Runtime	Newest compatible version
`node 16`	`2.0.0`
`node 18`	`3.0.1`
`node 20`	`4.0.0`
`node 22`	`5.0.0`
`node 24`	`5.0.0`

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of abbrev?

The latest stable version of abbrev is 5.0.0, published on 2026-05-08. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

How do I install the latest version of abbrev?

Run npm install abbrev@latest. The latest stable version is 5.0.0 (verified 2026-11-12).

Is abbrev deprecated?

No. abbrev is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Node.js version does abbrev require?

abbrev 5.0.0 declares this requirement: {"node":"^22.22.2 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0"}.

Does abbrev 5.0.0 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect abbrev 5.0.0 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is abbrev still maintained?

abbrev published 1 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 188 days ago. Activity: slowing down.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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