The npm package @types/node provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to write type-safe Node.js code. Comparing versions 24.2.1 and 24.2.0 reveals subtle differences, primarily in their distribution metadata. Both versions share the same core description, identifying themselves as TypeScript definitions for Node.js, and maintain a dependency on undici-types version ~7.10.0. The licensing remains MIT, and the repository location on GitHub's DefinitelyTyped project remains consistent.
The key differences lie in the dist object and releaseDate. Version 24.2.1 boasts a slightly smaller fileCount of 79 compared to 24.2.0's 83, suggesting a possible consolidation or removal of some files. The unpackedSize also sees a minor reduction, from 2408413 bytes in 24.2.0 to 2403927 bytes in 24.2.1. This indicates optimizations in the package size. Furthermore, the releaseDate highlights that version 24.2.1 was published on "2025-08-08T16:39:01.604Z", while version 24.2.0 was released earlier on "2025-08-04T10:03:42.006Z".
For developers, these differences suggest that version 24.2.1 likely includes minor bug fixes, optimizations, or refinements to the type definitions. While the core functionality remains consistent, upgrading to the latest version 24.2.1 ensures access to the most up-to-date and efficient type definitions for Node.js, potentially leading to improved code quality and developer experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 24.2.1 of the package @types/node