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Package your Node.js project into an executable

The latest stable version of pkg is 5.8.1, published on 2023-03-08. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

Latest stable version	5.8.1
Published	2023-03-08 01:20:24 UTC
Install	`npm install pkg@latest`
Requires (engines)	none declared
Peer dependencies	`node-notifier >=9.0.1`
Dist-tags	`beta: 4.3.0-beta.4` `canary: 4.3.8-canary.0` `latest: 5.8.1`
License	MIT
Advisories on latest version	`GHSA-22r3-9w55-cj54`
Last verified	2026-11-12 13:46:20 UTC
Sources	api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org

Maintenance

Activity	dormant
Last stable release	2023-03-08 01:20:24 UTC · 1345 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	0
Published versions	97

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Version history

Version	Published
`5.8.1`	2023-03-08 01:20:24 UTC
`5.8.0`	2022-07-13 03:34:45 UTC
`5.7.0`	2022-05-18 02:53:09 UTC
`5.6.0`	2022-04-05 17:48:10 UTC
`5.5.2`	2022-01-13 20:01:42 UTC
`5.5.1`	2021-11-29 02:40:28 UTC
`5.5.0`	2021-11-29 00:53:12 UTC
`5.4.1`	2021-10-30 16:01:32 UTC
`5.4.0`	2021-10-26 06:30:21 UTC
`5.3.3`	2021-10-01 14:06:47 UTC
`5.3.2`	2021-09-11 01:45:04 UTC
`5.3.1`	2021-07-21 23:43:18 UTC
`5.3.0`	2021-06-24 00:31:10 UTC
`5.2.1`	2021-05-24 15:29:11 UTC
`5.2.0`	2021-05-20 14:30:42 UTC
`5.1.0`	2021-04-27 13:09:14 UTC
`5.0.0`	2021-04-22 17:22:25 UTC
`4.5.1`	2021-03-26 15:30:31 UTC
`4.5.0`	2021-03-22 15:29:48 UTC
`4.4.9`	2020-06-28 20:51:30 UTC

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of pkg?

The latest stable version of pkg is 5.8.1, published on 2023-03-08. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

How do I install the latest version of pkg?

Run npm install pkg@latest. The latest stable version is 5.8.1 (verified 2026-11-12).

Is pkg deprecated?

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

Which Node.js version does pkg require?

pkg 5.8.1 does not declare a Node.js version requirement.

Does pkg 5.8.1 have known vulnerabilities?

Yes. 1 known advisories affect pkg 5.8.1: GHSA-22r3-9w55-cj54.

Is pkg still maintained?

pkg published 0 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 1345 days ago. Activity: dormant.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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