Audit / Audit Production Dependencies Only
Audit Production Dependencies Only
Performs a security audit exclusively on production dependencies in a PNPM project.
pnpm audit -P pnpm audit -P #!/bin/bash
# Audit Production Dependencies Only
pnpm audit {{[-P|--prod]}} import subprocess
# Audit Production Dependencies Only
# Make sure to replace <placeholders> with actual values
def run_command():
cmd = [
"audit",
"audit",
"-P"
]
try:
print(f"Executing: {' '.join(cmd)}")
subprocess.run(cmd, check=True)
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
print(f"Error: {e}")
except FileNotFoundError:
print("Error: audit not found. Please install it first.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
run_command() When To Use
When preparing a release to ensure only essential dependencies are secure.
Pro Tip
Running this command with `--json` can facilitate easier integration with automated testing and reporting systems.
Anatomy of Output
Understanding the result
{"advisories":[{"module":"express","severity":"critical"}],"metadata":{}} Audit Result Summary Highlights findings within production dependencies.
"module":"express" Critical Vulnerability Identifies a specific production dependency with known vulnerabilities.
Troubleshooting
Common pitfalls
Error: No production dependencies defined in package.json.
Solution: Check your package.json to ensure production dependencies are listed.
Error: Audit process exceeded timeout threshold.
Solution: Consider adjusting your timeout settings.
Error: Unexpected token in JSON response.
Solution: Ensure the command is executed without unexpected syntax.
Command Breakdown
What each part is doing
-
pnpm - Base Command
- The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Audit before the shell applies any redirect operators.
-
-P - P| prod
- The value supplied for P| prod.
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-P - Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
Alternative Approaches
Comparable commands in other tools
Alternative package management tools for the same job.