dependency-check is a crucial development tool for ensuring project integrity. It analyzes your package.json file, verifying that all declared dependencies are actually used in your project's code. This helps prevent including unnecessary packages, reducing bundle size and potential security vulnerabilities. Conversely, it identifies missing dependencies - packages used in your code but not listed in package.json, leading to runtime errors. By highlighting discrepancies between declared and actual dependencies, dependency-check promotes cleaner, more reliable projects.
The npm package dependency-check had frequent releases in 2014-2019, with peaks in June 2014 and July 2019. Releases became infrequent after 2019, with no releases from January 2020 through July 2025. The package appears to be unmaintained since July 2019.
npm package "dependency-check" downloads surged in mid-2024, peaking in June. After a decline, downloads stabilized around 180,000 in late 2024 and early 2025. There was renewed growth from April 2025 to July 2025. August 2025 shows a decrease, but the month isn't complete yet.
