How To Secure Your JavaScript Applications

• DependencyCheck

  3 5,517 9.0 Java

  OWASP dependency-check is a software composition analysis utility that detects publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in application dependencies.

  Use Security Tools: To identify known vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies, you can utilize commands like npm audit or employ third-party security scanners such as DependencyCheck or Dependabot. These tools thoroughly analyze the dependency tree and offer actionable insights to assist you in resolving any identified vulnerabilities.

• JSLint

  5 3,582 5.3 JavaScript

  JSLint, The JavaScript Code Quality and Coverage Tool

  

  One way to achieve this is by using linting tools like ESLint or JSLint. These tools automatically analyze your code for errors, stylistic inconsistencies, and potential security vulnerabilities. By customizing the linting rules to align with coding standards and best practices, you can identify and rectify potential security issues early in the development process. Linting helps maintain a clean and secure codebase.

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• UglifyJS2

  2 12,790 5.1 JavaScript

  JavaScript parser / mangler / compressor / beautifier toolkit

  Minification: UglifyJS, Terser

• webpack

  71 63,688 9.7 JavaScript

  A bundler for javascript and friends. Packs many modules into a few bundled assets. Code Splitting allows for loading parts of the application on demand. Through "loaders", modules can be CommonJs, AMD, ES6 modules, CSS, Images, JSON, Coffeescript, LESS, ... and your custom stuff.

  

  Bundling: Webpack, Parcel, Rollup

• terser

  7 8,154 9.0 JavaScript

  🗜 JavaScript parser, mangler and compressor toolkit for ES6+

  

  Minification: UglifyJS, Terser

• cli

  33 4,630 9.0 TypeScript

  Snyk CLI scans and monitors your projects for security vulnerabilities. (by snyk)

  

  Automated Testing: Set up automated vulnerability testing as part of your development or continuous integration process. Use tools like Snyk or other security scanners integrated into your build pipeline to automatically detect vulnerabilities.

• Rollup

  21 24,198 9.4 JavaScript

  Next-generation ES module bundler

  

  Bundling: Webpack, Parcel, Rollup

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• prettier

  90 47,295 9.7 JavaScript

  Prettier is an opinionated code formatter.

  

  In addition to linting, embracing code formatting practices can further enhance code quality and security. Tools like Prettier simplify the task of code formatting by automatically enforcing a consistent style throughout your project.

• parcel

  29 42,812 9.2 JavaScript

  The zero configuration build tool for the web. 📦🚀

  

  Bundling: Webpack, Parcel, Rollup

• javascript-obfuscator

  17 12,053 5.8 TypeScript

  A powerful obfuscator for JavaScript and Node.js

  

  Obfuscation: JavaScript Obfuscator

• ESLint

  74 23,661 9.5 JavaScript

  Find and fix problems in your JavaScript code.

  

  One way to achieve this is by using linting tools like ESLint or JSLint. These tools automatically analyze your code for errors, stylistic inconsistencies, and potential security vulnerabilities. By customizing the linting rules to align with coding standards and best practices, you can identify and rectify potential security issues early in the development process. Linting helps maintain a clean and secure codebase.

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