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Jun 9, 2026 · Information Security

npm v12 Disables Three Features by Default: What Changes, Why, and How to Prepare

npm v12, scheduled for July 2026, introduces three breaking changes—default‑off allowScripts, --allow-git set to none, and --allow-remote set to none—forcing developers to explicitly approve install scripts, git and remote dependencies, with detailed migration steps and security implications explained.