The npm package @types/node provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, essential for developers using TypeScript in their Node.js projects by enabling type checking and autocompletion. Version 20.15.0, released on August 16, 2024, is a newer iteration compared to the previous stable version 20.14.15, released on August 9, 2024. One key difference lies in the dependency on undici-types. The newer version depends on undici-types version ~6.13.0, a significant jump from the ~5.26.4 dependency in the older version. This indicates potential updates and improvements within the undici-types package that @types/node now leverages, possibly related to newer web standards and improved HTTP client typings.
Another notable change is the unpacked size of the package. Version 20.15.0 has an unpacked size of 2,093,782 bytes, slightly larger than version 20.14.15's 2,087,727 bytes. The increased size likely reflects added or updated type definitions within the newer release. Developers using @types/node should upgrade to version 20.15.0 for the latest type definitions and compatibility with current Node.js APIs and undici-types, ensuring a smoother and more reliable TypeScript development experience. While the newer version probably carries bug fixes and incremental improvements, the updated undici-types dependency is a key factor to consider when upgrading.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 20.15.0 of the package @types/node