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BDD/TDD assertion library for node.js and the browser. Test framework agnostic.
The latest stable version of chai is 6.3.0, published on 2026-09-30. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
| Latest stable version | 6.3.0 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2026-09-30 19:18:04 UTC |
| Install | npm install chai@latest |
| Requires (engines) | {"node":">=18"} |
| Peer dependencies | — |
| Dist-tags | latest: 6.3.0 legacy: 4.5.0 v5-legacy: 5.3.3 |
| License | MIT |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-12 13:36:00 UTC |
| Sources | api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org |
Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-09-30 19:18:04 UTC · 43 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 2 |
| Published versions | 111 |
Heuristic based only on release dates; it does not measure issue or security response times.
Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
6.3.0 | 2026-09-30 19:18:04 UTC |
6.2.2 | 2025-12-22 21:26:03 UTC |
6.2.1 | 2025-11-11 11:17:33 UTC |
6.2.0 | 2025-09-27 16:53:05 UTC |
6.1.0 | 2025-09-27 11:02:43 UTC |
5.3.3 | 2025-08-22 17:24:21 UTC |
6.0.1 | 2025-08-22 16:55:08 UTC |
6.0.0 | 2025-08-22 09:28:00 UTC |
5.3.2 | 2025-08-22 08:27:17 UTC |
5.3.1 | 2025-08-18 09:57:29 UTC |
5.3.0 | 2025-08-18 09:55:38 UTC |
5.2.2 | 2025-08-18 09:48:01 UTC |
5.2.1 | 2025-07-08 17:19:00 UTC |
5.2.0 | 2025-02-14 17:01:54 UTC |
5.1.2 | 2024-10-23 09:22:01 UTC |
4.5.0 | 2024-07-25 12:23:42 UTC |
5.1.1 | 2024-05-09 10:23:59 UTC |
5.1.0 | 2024-02-12 14:03:22 UTC |
5.0.3 | 2024-01-25 09:50:27 UTC |
5.0.2 | 2024-01-25 09:49:08 UTC |
Showing the 20 most recent of 105 versions. JSON
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 | 5.2.0 |
node 18 | 6.3.0 |
node 20 | 6.3.0 |
node 22 | 6.3.0 |
node 24 | 6.3.0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of chai?
The latest stable version of chai is 6.3.0, published on 2026-09-30. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
How do I install the latest version of chai?
Run npm install chai@latest. The latest stable version is 6.3.0 (verified 2026-11-12).
Is chai deprecated?
No. chai is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Node.js version does chai require?
chai 6.3.0 declares this requirement: {"node":">=18"}.
Does chai 6.3.0 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect chai 6.3.0 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is chai still maintained?
chai published 2 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 43 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
- hu Oct 01 2026 09:20:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 6.3.0 → 6.3.0
- Wed Sep 30 2026 19:30:38 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 6.2.2 → 6.3.0
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