The safe-publish-latest npm package saw initial releases in 2016, with sporadic updates through 2019. There was a period of no releases between November 2019 and October 2021, then two versions were released in October 2021. Since then, there have been no further releases, with the last recorded activity being in October 2021.
safe-publish-latest prevents accidental publishing of pre-release or unstable versions to npm's latest tag. It analyzes package.json data ensuring only designated stable versions are promoted. This safeguards consumers from unexpected breaking changes and improves overall package management workflow by enforcing version control and preventing inadvertent exposure of development or testing versions as production-ready. It promotes stability and predictability, essential for robust dependency management in JavaScript projects.
Safe-publish-latest npm package downloads show volatility. After peaking in December 2024, downloads generally decreased until February 2025. From March to July 2025 downloads increased, with a big jump in August 2025 and so far a decrease in September 2025.
