The @storybook/addon-essentials package, a curated set of Storybook addons designed to enhance the development and presentation of UI components, has been updated from version 8.5.4 to 8.5.5. While both versions share the same core description and maintain compatibility with TypeScript (version ^5.3.2), the key difference lies in the synchronized versions of its dependent addons.
Specifically, version 8.5.5 integrates the latest iterations of @storybook/addon-docs, @storybook/addon-actions, @storybook/addon-measure, @storybook/addon-outline, @storybook/addon-controls, @storybook/addon-toolbars, @storybook/addon-viewport, @storybook/addon-highlight, and @storybook/addon-backgrounds, all bumped to version 8.5.5. In contrast, version 8.5.4 relies on version 8.5.4 of these same addons. This synchronization ensures developers benefit from the newest features, bug fixes, and performance improvements introduced in each individual addon within the essentials package.
Furthermore, while the file count (34) and unpacked size (12300) remain consistent between versions, signaling no major structural changes, the release date shifts from February 11, 2025 for 8.5.4 to February 12, 2025 for 8.5.5.
For developers, upgrading to version 8.5.5 guarantees a cohesive and up-to-date Storybook experience. By consolidating all essential addons to their latest versions, it minimizes potential compatibility issues and maximizes the advantages offered by each individual component, such as improved documentation capabilities, enhanced control over component states, and streamlined UI customization options, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and robust component development workflow.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 8.5.5 of the package @storybook/addon-essentials