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Detects if a file is binary in Node.js. Similar to Perl's -B.
The latest stable version of isbinaryfile is 6.0.0, published on 2025-12-05. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
| Latest stable version | 6.0.0 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2025-12-05 21:10:21 UTC |
| Install | npm install isbinaryfile@latest |
| Requires (engines) | {"node":">= 24.0.0"} |
| Peer dependencies | — |
| Dist-tags | latest: 6.0.0 |
| License | MIT |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-12 14:02:30 UTC |
| Sources | api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org |
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Maintenance
| Activity | slowing down |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2025-12-05 21:10:21 UTC · 342 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 1 |
| Published versions | 41 |
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Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
6.0.0 | 2025-12-05 21:10:21 UTC |
5.0.7 | 2025-11-11 21:00:13 UTC |
5.0.6 | 2025-08-28 20:06:39 UTC |
5.0.5 | 2025-08-28 00:03:40 UTC |
5.0.4 | 2024-10-23 16:08:50 UTC |
5.0.3 | 2024-10-13 15:33:45 UTC |
5.0.2 | 2024-02-14 21:07:00 UTC |
5.0.1 | 2024-02-14 20:41:07 UTC |
5.0.0 | 2022-03-25 15:14:50 UTC |
4.0.10 | 2022-03-25 15:13:12 UTC |
4.0.9 | 2022-03-24 23:07:21 UTC |
4.0.8 | 2021-04-29 20:18:31 UTC |
4.0.6 | 2020-04-03 14:30:07 UTC |
4.0.5 | 2020-03-17 19:29:13 UTC |
4.0.4 | 2020-01-12 11:32:19 UTC |
4.0.3 | 2019-12-29 11:40:06 UTC |
4.0.2 | 2019-07-11 12:22:21 UTC |
4.0.1 | 2019-06-05 21:34:55 UTC |
4.0.0 | 2019-01-08 02:55:09 UTC |
3.0.3 | 2018-08-02 19:30:37 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 | 5.0.0 |
node 18 | 5.0.7 |
node 20 | 5.0.7 |
node 22 | 5.0.7 |
node 24 | 6.0.0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of isbinaryfile?
The latest stable version of isbinaryfile is 6.0.0, published on 2025-12-05. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
How do I install the latest version of isbinaryfile?
Run npm install isbinaryfile@latest. The latest stable version is 6.0.0 (verified 2026-11-12).
Is isbinaryfile deprecated?
No. isbinaryfile is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Node.js version does isbinaryfile require?
isbinaryfile 6.0.0 declares this requirement: {"node":">= 24.0.0"}.
Does isbinaryfile 6.0.0 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect isbinaryfile 6.0.0 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is isbinaryfile still maintained?
isbinaryfile published 1 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 342 days ago. Activity: slowing down.
Observed changes
No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.
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