Publint version 0.3.12 introduces subtle enhancements over its predecessor, version 0.3.11, building upon its core functionality as a linter for identifying packaging errors in npm packages. Both versions share the same fundamental purpose: to help developers create robust and well-formed packages by flagging potential issues before publication. They utilize dependencies such as sade, picocolors, @publint/pack, and package-manager-detector to achieve this, and share identical development dependencies like @types/prompts, fs-fixture, prompts, and vitest used in testing and development workflows. The license remains MIT, ensuring broad usability. Bjorn Lu continues to be listed as the author of the package, and the funding link remains consistent.
Interestingly, version 0.3.12 shows a slight increase in unpackedSize by a single byte (101959 vs 101958), which is negligible and could be attributed to very minor changes in the codebase like line endings. Version 0.3.12 was also released on "2025-04-14T11:32:17.073Z" while version 0.3.11 was released on "2025-04-10T02:18:33.189Z". One of the key consideration points to developers is the release date for each version. A later release is always better as it suggests newer features, fixes, and improved performance to the package.
For developers already using Publint, upgrading to 0.3.12 is likely a low-risk move, potentially incorporating minor bug fixes or improvements. New users will benefit from the latest iteration of the tool to get it working smoothly in their ecosystem. These new users will also have access to the most recent error detection rules and packaging best practices implemented within Publint, ensuring they align with contemporary standards.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 0.3.12 of the package publint
