Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

Version 16.4.7 of the @types/node package, providing TypeScript definitions for Node.js, arrived on July 29, 2021, shortly after version 16.4.6, which was released on July 28, 2021. Both versions maintain the same core offering: essential type information that empowers developers to write robust and type-safe Node.js applications using TypeScript. The license remains MIT, ensuring broad usability across various projects. Both versions also share the same repository, housed within the DefinitelyTyped GitHub organization, in the types/node directory.

The key difference between the two versions seems to be refinements in the included type definitions, reflected in a slightly larger unpacked size for version 16.4.7 (1,624,892 bytes) compared to 16.4.6 (1,623,241 bytes). While both contain the same file count (62), the increase in unpacked size likely points to minor additions or corrections within the type definition files themselves. While the changelog isn't explicitly provided here, this change often indicates expanded API coverage or fixes for existing type definitions. For developers, this means that upgrading to version 16.4.7 could potentially resolve type-related errors or provide better type hinting for newer Node.js features or modules. Checking the DefinitelyTyped repository directly for the specific changes between these versions is recommended for detailed understanding before upgrading.