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Allows you to optionally include modules without surrounding everything with 'try/catch'

The latest stable version of optional is 0.1.4, published on 2017-07-13. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

Latest stable version	0.1.4
Published	2017-07-13 16:31:10 UTC
Install	`npm install optional@latest`
Requires (engines)	none declared
Peer dependencies	—
Dist-tags	`latest: 0.1.4`
License	MIT
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-11-12 12:50:48 UTC
Sources	api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org

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Maintenance

Activity	dormant
Last stable release	2017-07-13 16:31:10 UTC · 3409 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	0
Published versions	7

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Version history

Version	Published
`0.1.4`	2017-07-13 16:31:10 UTC
`0.1.3`	2015-02-26 17:18:06 UTC
`0.1.2`	2014-12-10 00:14:22 UTC
`0.1.1`	2014-12-09 05:20:00 UTC
`0.1.0`	2014-09-28 22:30:48 UTC

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of optional?

The latest stable version of optional is 0.1.4, published on 2017-07-13. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

How do I install the latest version of optional?

Run npm install optional@latest. The latest stable version is 0.1.4 (verified 2026-11-12).

Is optional deprecated?

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

Which Node.js version does optional require?

optional 0.1.4 does not declare a Node.js version requirement.

Does optional 0.1.4 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect optional 0.1.4 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is optional still maintained?

optional published 0 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 3409 days ago. Activity: dormant.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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