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Node.js Buffer API, for the browser

The latest stable version of buffer is 6.0.3, published on 2020-11-23. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

Latest stable version	6.0.3
Published	2020-11-23 02:51:27 UTC
Install	`npm install buffer@latest`
Requires (engines)	none declared
Peer dependencies	—
Dist-tags	`latest: 6.0.3`
License	MIT
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-11-12 13:44:33 UTC
Sources	api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org

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Maintenance

Activity	dormant
Last stable release	2020-11-23 02:51:27 UTC · 2180 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	0
Published versions	96

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Version history

Version	Published
`6.0.3`	2020-11-23 02:51:27 UTC
`6.0.2`	2020-11-09 22:04:39 UTC
`6.0.1`	2020-11-04 21:58:51 UTC
`5.7.1`	2020-11-04 21:51:35 UTC
`6.0.0`	2020-11-04 09:28:19 UTC
`5.7.0`	2020-10-27 21:58:01 UTC
`5.6.1`	2020-10-23 20:46:06 UTC
`5.6.0`	2020-04-15 00:02:26 UTC
`5.5.0`	2020-03-06 19:55:41 UTC
`2.8.3`	2019-11-08 23:50:54 UTC
`3.6.2`	2019-11-08 23:48:20 UTC
`4.9.2`	2019-11-08 23:47:16 UTC
`5.4.3`	2019-09-12 02:55:27 UTC
`5.4.2`	2019-08-27 21:49:04 UTC
`5.4.1`	2019-08-27 21:35:23 UTC
`5.4.0`	2019-08-13 20:24:00 UTC
`5.3.0`	2019-08-12 02:14:12 UTC
`5.2.1`	2018-08-30 21:45:22 UTC
`5.2.0`	2018-07-27 07:16:54 UTC
`5.1.0`	2018-02-16 07:16:40 UTC

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of buffer?

The latest stable version of buffer is 6.0.3, published on 2020-11-23. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

How do I install the latest version of buffer?

Run npm install buffer@latest. The latest stable version is 6.0.3 (verified 2026-11-12).

Is buffer deprecated?

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

Which Node.js version does buffer require?

buffer 6.0.3 does not declare a Node.js version requirement.

Does buffer 6.0.3 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect buffer 6.0.3 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is buffer still maintained?

buffer published 0 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 2180 days ago. Activity: dormant.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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