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Detect the file type of a file, stream, or data

The latest stable version of file-type is 22.3.0, published on 2026-10-29. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

Latest stable version22.3.0
Published2026-10-29 11:19:14 UTC
Installnpm install file-type@latest
Requires (engines){"node":">=22"}
Peer dependencies—
Dist-tagslatest: 22.3.0 version-16: 16.5.4
LicenseMIT
Advisories on latest versionnone known
Last verified2026-11-12 12:12:24 UTC
Sourcesapi.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org

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Maintenance

Activityactive
Last stable release2026-10-29 11:19:14 UTC · 14 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months14
Published versions174

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Version history

VersionPublished
22.3.02026-10-29 11:19:14 UTC
22.2.02026-10-14 16:45:03 UTC
22.1.12026-09-17 05:27:34 UTC
22.1.02026-09-11 10:28:53 UTC
22.0.22026-08-15 01:47:48 UTC
22.0.12026-04-09 15:24:14 UTC
22.0.02026-03-26 17:34:04 UTC
21.3.42026-03-22 14:29:40 UTC
21.3.32026-03-16 18:28:40 UTC
21.3.22026-03-13 07:42:33 UTC
21.3.12026-03-09 08:22:21 UTC
21.3.02026-01-04 00:56:55 UTC
21.2.02025-12-25 17:52:37 UTC
21.1.12025-11-19 17:22:38 UTC
21.1.02025-11-10 08:15:38 UTC
21.0.02025-05-23 11:52:21 UTC
20.5.02025-04-26 20:09:56 UTC
20.4.12025-03-13 07:32:49 UTC
20.4.02025-02-26 19:00:22 UTC
20.3.02025-02-25 06:55:43 UTC

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Version compatibility

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

RuntimeNewest compatible version
node 1618.7.0
node 1820.5.0
node 2021.3.4
node 2222.3.0
node 2422.3.0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of file-type?

The latest stable version of file-type is 22.3.0, published on 2026-10-29. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

How do I install the latest version of file-type?

Run npm install file-type@latest. The latest stable version is 22.3.0 (verified 2026-11-12).

Is file-type deprecated?

No. file-type is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Node.js version does file-type require?

file-type 22.3.0 declares this requirement: {"node":">=22"}.

Does file-type 22.3.0 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect file-type 22.3.0 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is file-type still maintained?

file-type published 14 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 14 days ago. Activity: active.

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