Summary
Togoder Security scanned the npm package @eslint/compat@2.1.1 on Oct 6, 2026. An AI review of 2 source files produced 1 low severity finding. No malicious behavior, install-time payloads, credential theft or exfiltration were identified.
Findings 1
File system read
NPS-3894295A26A8
The includeIgnoreFile function reads a user-specified ignore file from disk. This is expected behavior for an ESLint compatibility utility and does not access credentials, environment files, or data outside the explicitly provided path.
Files reviewed
| File | Verdict | What the reviewer saw |
|---|---|---|
| dist/cjs/index.cjs | safe | The code is a legitimate ESLint compatibility layer that fixes up rule/plugin/context APIs and reads ignore files; no malicious patterns such as exfiltration, credential harvesting, obfuscation, process spawning, or dynamic code execution were found. |
| dist/esm/index.js | safe | No malicious patterns detected; the code is a legitimate ESLint compatibility utility for fixing up rule/context APIs. |
Scanned versions of @eslint/compat
| Version | Verdict | Files | Scanned |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1 | No issues | 2 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Is @eslint/compat safe to use?
Our AI source review of @eslint/compat@2.1.1 found no malicious code: no install-time payloads, credential theft, exfiltration, obfuscated loaders or backdoors.
Does @eslint/compat contain malware?
No malware was identified in @eslint/compat@2.1.1 when Togoder Security scanned it on Oct 6, 2026. A new version can still introduce malicious code, so scan the exact versions in your lockfile.
How was @eslint/compat checked?
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