Suspicious npm packages

[Slaledev]

🏷️ Discussion Type

Bug

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Hello,

I would like to report a suspicious npm account that may pose a supply chain risk to users.

While attempting to install the legitimate CodeRabbit CLI package, I came across a different package that appeared misleading. During further investigation, I identified the following npm account:

https://www.npmjs.com/~arihant1

This account has published multiple packages named after well-known developer tools (e.g., Alacritty, Tabnine, RunPod), which could confuse users into installing them unintentionally.

From my analysis, these packages exhibit similar behavior:

They execute a compiled Bun-based binary on the user’s system
The behavior is not clearly documented or expected for the impersonated tools

This pattern raises concerns about potential misuse or a supply chain attack vector, especially for users who may install packages by name without verifying the publisher.

I recommend reviewing this account and its published packages for potentially misleading or harmful behavior.

Thank you.

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[asaddevx]

Hi @Slaledev, thank you for reporting this — this is important security work.

For visibility, you can also report this directly to NPM Security:

• Report here: https://www.npmjs.com/support
• Or email: security@npmjs.com

The GitHub Security team monitors these discussions, but a direct report ensures faster action.

Thanks for helping keep the ecosystem safe!