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A simple tool to find an open port on the current machine
The latest stable version of portfinder is 1.0.38, published on 2025-09-12. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
| Latest stable version | 1.0.38 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2025-09-12 07:38:42 UTC |
| Install | npm install portfinder@latest |
| Requires (engines) | {"node":">= 10.12"} |
| Peer dependencies | — |
| Dist-tags | latest: 1.0.38 |
| License | MIT |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-12 14:03:10 UTC |
| Sources | api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org |
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Maintenance
| Activity | slowing down |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2025-09-12 07:38:42 UTC · 426 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 0 |
| Published versions | 44 |
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Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
1.0.38 | 2025-09-12 07:38:42 UTC |
1.0.37 | 2025-04-28 19:06:48 UTC |
1.0.36 | 2025-04-14 15:58:06 UTC |
1.0.35 | 2025-03-14 09:40:32 UTC |
1.0.34 | 2025-03-11 20:13:16 UTC |
1.0.33 | 2025-02-26 23:14:20 UTC |
1.0.32 | 2022-08-13 16:24:52 UTC |
1.0.31 | 2022-08-13 16:03:36 UTC |
1.0.30 | 2022-08-13 15:26:57 UTC |
1.0.29 | 2022-08-06 05:35:11 UTC |
1.0.28 | 2020-07-29 06:32:31 UTC |
1.0.27 | 2020-07-20 01:35:31 UTC |
1.0.26 | 2020-04-28 20:58:41 UTC |
1.0.25 | 2019-10-15 21:55:01 UTC |
1.0.24 | 2019-09-05 19:30:51 UTC |
1.0.23 | 2019-08-19 20:20:21 UTC |
1.0.22 | 2019-08-17 10:16:08 UTC |
1.0.21 | 2019-07-12 14:25:40 UTC |
1.0.20 | 2018-11-30 23:06:46 UTC |
1.0.19 | 2018-10-23 02:23:06 UTC |
Showing the 20 most recent of 43 versions. JSON
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 | 1.0.38 |
node 18 | 1.0.38 |
node 20 | 1.0.38 |
node 22 | 1.0.38 |
node 24 | 1.0.38 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of portfinder?
The latest stable version of portfinder is 1.0.38, published on 2025-09-12. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
How do I install the latest version of portfinder?
Run npm install portfinder@latest. The latest stable version is 1.0.38 (verified 2026-11-12).
Is portfinder deprecated?
No. portfinder is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Node.js version does portfinder require?
portfinder 1.0.38 declares this requirement: {"node":">= 10.12"}.
Does portfinder 1.0.38 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect portfinder 1.0.38 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is portfinder still maintained?
portfinder published 0 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 426 days ago. Activity: slowing down.
Observed changes
No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.
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