The npm package pinst had initial releases in June 2018 (3 versions). Sporadic releases followed, with versions in November 2019, November 2020 (2 versions), January and February 2021 (5 versions), and February 2022. Since February 2022, there have been no new releases, with the last recorded data in September 2025 showing no activity.
pinst is a zero-dependency npm package that automates enforcing package.json best practices before publishing. It detects common publish errors like uncommitted changes, incorrect version numbers, missing mandatory fields (like repository), and unmet peer dependencies. Pinst adds a pre-publish check to your package.json, preventing accidental releases of broken or incomplete packages. It improves project stability and developer experience by ensuring consistency and adherence to acceptable standards when publishing to npm.
Pinst npm package downloads show a generally increasing trend from March 2024 to August 2025. There was a significant jump in June 2025 followed by decreases in July and August. September 2025 downloads are significantly low, but incomplete as the month is ongoing.
