# Typosquatting Package Names

> Detects imports of known typosquatting package names that mimic popular packages with malicious intent.

- Skill: `zakirkun/typosquatting-package-names` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add zakirkun/typosquatting-package-names`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/zakirkun/typosquatting-package-names/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: zakirkun (https://skillmd.com/u/zakirkun)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/zakirkun/typosquatting-package-names

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# Typosquatting Package Names

## Overview
Typosquatting packages mimic the names of popular packages with one-character differences (e.g., `lodahs` for `lodash`, `requets` for `requests`). They are published to public registries and contain malicious code to steal credentials or install backdoors.

Known historical examples: `event-stream`, `crossenv`, `babelcli`, `colourama`.

## Remediation
- Carefully verify package names before adding to dependencies
- Use `npm audit` and tools like Socket.dev, Snyk, or Dependabot
- Lock exact versions and verify package integrity hashes