What is file-type?
84/100
Trust Score (A-)
✅ Safe
file-type is a npm that Detect the file type of a file, stream, or data. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 84/100 (A-). 0 GitHub stars. Published by sindresorhus. Last analyzed April 2026.
Why This Score
- ⚠️ Security: 0/100 — Some security concerns
- ⚠️ Maintenance: 0/100 — Maintenance activity is low
- ⚠️ Community: 0 stars, 0 downloads — Growing community
- ⚠️ Transparency: License: Not specified — No license specified
Trust & Safety Overview
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What file-type Does
file-type is a npm in the npm category. Detect the file type of a file, stream, or data. It is published by sindresorhus and has no specified license. With 0 GitHub stars and 0 downloads, it has a small community of users and contributors.
Who Should Use file-type
file-type is well-suited for production use given its strong trust score and active community.
Details
| Author | sindresorhus |
|---|---|
| Category | npm |
| License | Not specified |
| Type | npm |
| Source | View on GitHub |
| Security Score | 0/100 |
| Activity Score | 0/100 |
How to Get Started
Check the trust score before installing:
curl nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=file-type
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is file-type used for?
file-type is a npm tool. Detect the file type of a file, stream, or data.
Is file-type free?
License: Check project page. file-type has 0 GitHub stars.
Is file-type safe?
file-type has a Nerq Trust Score of 84/100 (A-). Safe for production use.
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Last updated April 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.