Verdaccio Audit Middleware

verdaccio-audit is a middleware plugin for Verdaccio, a lightweight private npm proxy registry. Its primary function is to bypass, modify, or control the default npm audit behavior when packages are retrieved through the Verdaccio instance. This empowers organizations to manage vulnerability scanning, enabling integration with internal security tools, ignoring specific advisories, or completely disabling external audit calls to `npmjs.com` for enhanced performance or privacy. The package is currently at version 10.2.4 and is an active component within the Verdaccio monorepo, which typically undergoes regular patch and minor updates across its various packages. A key differentiator of verdaccio-audit is its capability to provide granular control over the audit process directly within a private registry environment, offering a flexible alternative to relying solely on external `npm audit` services.