@commitlint/cli version 17.0.3 is a minor release following 17.0.2, both serving as command-line interfaces for linting commit messages, ensuring adherence to established conventions. Both versions share the same core dependencies, including execa for executing commands, yargs for argument parsing, lodash for utility functions, and @commitlint/* packages for linting, loading configurations, reading input, type definitions, and output formatting. Developers will find the consistent API and core functionality across these versions to be highly valuable for maintaining consistent commit hygiene.
The primary difference lies in their development dependencies and the specific versions of those dependencies. Version 17.0.3 upgrades @types/node from 12.20.54 to 12.20.55. While seemingly small, this can be essential for developers targeting specific Node.js environments or utilizing newer TypeScript features dependent on these type definitions and some might depend on this specific version of node. Furthermore, the unpacked size has increased slightly from 57546 to 57713, indicating a potential code change even if the dependency list appears mostly unchanged. The most recent version has a release date almost a month after the previous one.
For developers using @commitlint/cli, upgrading to 17.0.3 offers potential benefits regarding compatibility with newer tooling and potentially includes bug fixes or performance improvements, even subtly. Staying up-to-date with minor releases is generally recommended for security and reliability. Developers should review the changelogs associated with these releases for a comprehensive understanding of all included changes.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 17.0.3 of the package @commitlint/cli