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Terminal string styling done right
The latest stable version of chalk is 6.0.1, published on 2026-09-27. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
| Latest stable version | 6.0.1 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2026-09-27 03:40:44 UTC |
| Install | npm install chalk@latest |
| Requires (engines) | {"node":">=22"} |
| Peer dependencies | — |
| Dist-tags | next: 3.0.0-beta.2 latest: 6.0.1 |
| License | MIT |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-12 13:11:11 UTC |
| Sources | api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org |
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Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-09-27 03:40:44 UTC · 46 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 2 |
| Published versions | 45 |
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Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
6.0.1 | 2026-09-27 03:40:44 UTC |
6.0.0 | 2026-07-26 14:51:07 UTC |
5.6.2 | 2025-09-08 14:47:54 UTC |
5.6.0 | 2025-08-17 07:27:47 UTC |
5.5.0 | 2025-08-03 23:22:09 UTC |
5.4.1 | 2024-12-21 17:04:53 UTC |
5.4.0 | 2024-12-18 18:00:41 UTC |
5.3.0 | 2023-06-29 10:58:11 UTC |
5.2.0 | 2022-12-08 18:46:27 UTC |
5.1.2 | 2022-10-12 16:31:51 UTC |
5.1.1 | 2022-10-12 09:37:44 UTC |
5.1.0 | 2022-10-05 14:46:20 UTC |
5.0.1 | 2022-03-08 18:44:36 UTC |
5.0.0 | 2021-11-26 09:57:35 UTC |
4.1.2 | 2021-07-30 12:02:52 UTC |
4.1.1 | 2021-04-21 08:54:18 UTC |
4.1.0 | 2020-06-09 07:43:42 UTC |
4.0.0 | 2020-04-02 08:20:33 UTC |
3.0.0 | 2019-11-09 06:59:09 UTC |
2.4.2 | 2019-01-05 15:45:52 UTC |
Showing the 20 most recent of 43 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 | 5.6.2 |
node 18 | 5.6.2 |
node 20 | 5.6.2 |
node 22 | 6.0.1 |
node 24 | 6.0.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of chalk?
The latest stable version of chalk is 6.0.1, published on 2026-09-27. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
How do I install the latest version of chalk?
Run npm install chalk@latest. The latest stable version is 6.0.1 (verified 2026-11-12).
Is chalk deprecated?
No. chalk is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Node.js version does chalk require?
chalk 6.0.1 declares this requirement: {"node":">=22"}.
Does chalk 6.0.1 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect chalk 6.0.1 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is chalk still maintained?
chalk published 2 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 46 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.
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