npm audit vs pip-audit Comparison
npm audit and pip-audit are the official security scanners for their ecosystems. Both are CLI tools that report vulnerabilities but don't generate fixed files. PackageFix adds the browser interface and fix output layer on top of the same OSV data.
| Feature | npm audit | pip-audit |
|---|---|---|
| Browser-based | ❌ CLI only | ❌ CLI only |
| Fix output | ❌ Report only | ❌ Report only |
| CISA KEV flags | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Transitive deps | ✅ Via lockfile | ✅ Via lockfile |
| Supply chain | ❌ CVEs only | ❌ CVEs only |
| PackageFix alternative | ✅ Covers npm | ✅ Covers PyPI |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does PackageFix replace these tools?
PackageFix is a browser-based scanner for quick one-off scans. For automated CI/CD scanning, use the CLI tools in your pipeline. PackageFix generates the Renovate config and GitHub Actions workflow you need.
Is PackageFix free?
Yes — completely free, MIT licensed, open source.
Which ecosystems does PackageFix support?
npm, PyPI, Ruby, PHP, Go, Rust, and Java/Maven — 7 ecosystems in one tool.
Does PackageFix require GitHub?
No. Paste any manifest file directly — no GitHub connection, no account, no CLI.