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Penpal simplifies communication with iframes, workers, and windows by using promise-based methods on top of postMessage.
The latest stable version of penpal is 8.0.1, published on 2026-08-14. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
| Latest stable version | 8.0.1 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2026-08-14 00:24:18 UTC |
| Install | npm install penpal@latest |
| Requires (engines) | none declared |
| Peer dependencies | — |
| Dist-tags | latest: 8.0.1 |
| License | MIT |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-12 13:28:40 UTC |
| Sources | api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org |
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Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-08-14 00:24:18 UTC · 90 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 4 |
| Published versions | 82 |
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Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
8.0.1 | 2026-08-14 00:24:18 UTC |
8.0.0 | 2026-08-12 01:17:06 UTC |
7.0.6 | 2026-02-13 04:42:15 UTC |
7.0.5 | 2026-02-13 04:17:58 UTC |
7.0.4 | 2025-04-01 02:24:52 UTC |
7.0.3 | 2025-03-29 21:19:54 UTC |
7.0.2 | 2025-03-26 00:01:24 UTC |
7.0.1 | 2025-03-25 23:02:15 UTC |
7.0.0 | 2025-03-12 02:46:13 UTC |
6.2.2 | 2022-03-06 21:49:10 UTC |
6.2.1 | 2021-10-14 04:20:04 UTC |
6.2.0 | 2021-10-14 03:46:35 UTC |
6.1.0 | 2021-07-29 03:36:17 UTC |
6.0.1 | 2021-07-09 03:23:47 UTC |
6.0.0 | 2021-07-09 02:46:14 UTC |
5.3.0 | 2020-10-16 03:16:07 UTC |
5.2.1 | 2020-08-06 03:42:44 UTC |
5.2.0 | 2020-07-30 19:31:13 UTC |
5.1.1 | 2020-07-08 02:43:20 UTC |
5.1.0 | 2020-07-08 02:14:27 UTC |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of penpal?
The latest stable version of penpal is 8.0.1, published on 2026-08-14. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
How do I install the latest version of penpal?
Run npm install penpal@latest. The latest stable version is 8.0.1 (verified 2026-11-12).
Is penpal deprecated?
No. penpal is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Node.js version does penpal require?
penpal 8.0.1 does not declare a Node.js version requirement.
Does penpal 8.0.1 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect penpal 8.0.1 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is penpal still maintained?
penpal published 4 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 90 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.
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