1.1.1 • Published 7 months ago
@jayanithu/sniff v1.1.1
sniff is a fast and developer-friendly CLI tool that scans your project's dependencies to identify outdated, unmaintained, or low-quality npm packages.
It leverages the powerful npms.io API to analyze package health and suggests modern, actively maintained alternatives — helping you keep your project clean, secure, and up-to-date.
Use sniff to:
- Detect risks in your
node_modules - Replace legacy or abandoned packages
- Improve project stability and maintainability
- Export detailed reports in JSON or Markdown
🚀 Install
npm install -g @jayanithu/sniff🔧 Usage
sniff [options]⚙️ Options
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-V, --version | Output the version number |
-t, --top <number> | Analyze only top N dependencies |
-r, --report <format> | Export results to file (json, markdown) |
-f, --find-alternatives | Suggest better packages for weak dependencies |
-u, --unused | List unused dependencies |
-o, --outdated | List outdated dependencies |
-s, --scores | Show npms.io scores for each package |
--json | Output raw JSON for scripting or pipelines |
-v, --verbose | Show detailed output |
-h, --help | Display help for command |
📊 Features
- Package Health Analysis: Evaluates quality, maintenance, and popularity
- Outdated Detection: Identifies packages that need updating
- Unused Package Detection: Finds dependencies not used in your codebase
- Alternative Suggestions: Recommends better maintained alternatives
- Export Options: JSON or Markdown report generation
- Customizable Analysis: Analyze specific metrics using flags
📄 License
MIT © 2025 — @jayanithu