Semantic-release package has a new version 22.0.3 released soon after 22.0.2. Both versions are automated semver-compliant package publishing tools, designed to streamline the release process for developers and projects that follow semantic versioning. In essence, their core functionality remains the same, automating version bumps, generating release notes, and publishing packages based on commit messages, promoting consistency and reducing manual effort in releases.
Examining the data provided the dependencies field appears identical between the two versions, suggesting stability in the core dependencies used. Also the devDependencies are identical. The key distinction between version 22.0.2 and 22.0.3 lies not in functionality but in the details of the release itself. The unpacked size is slightly different, 282397 compared to 282370, and they have different dist files which means that some changes were introduced, but these changes where rapidly deployed. For developers, this rapid release cycle suggests an active maintenance and response to issues, making semantic-release a reliable choice. If 22.0.2 was already installed it may be worth to do a quick update to 22.0.3, depending on what introduced the size difference. Ultimately, both versions represent a solid choice for automating your release workflow, by ensuring consistent and predictable releases.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 22.0.3 of the package semantic-release