{"library":"tsc","type":"library","category":null,"description":"The `tsc` npm package is a **deprecated** placeholder that offered an older, unsupported release of the TypeScript compiler. Users seeking the TypeScript compiler's command-line interface (`tsc`) should install the official `typescript` npm package instead. The current stable version of the `typescript` package is 6.0.3, released recently (as of April 2026). TypeScript generally follows a quarterly release cadence for major versions, with monthly patch updates to address bugs and regressions. Key differentiators of the `typescript` package include its comprehensive static type-checking capabilities, support for modern ECMAScript features, and rich tooling integration. It transpile TypeScript code into various JavaScript targets, ensuring broad compatibility across browsers and Node.js environments.","language":"javascript","status":"deprecated","version":"2.0.4","tags":["javascript","typescript"],"last_verified":"Wed May 27","install":[{"cmd":"npm install tsc","imports":["import ts from 'typescript';\n\nconst program = ts.createProgram(['./src/index.ts'], {\n  target: ts.ScriptTarget.ES2020,\n  module: ts.ModuleKind.CommonJS,\n});\n// ... further programmatic compilation steps"]},{"cmd":"yarn add tsc","imports":[]},{"cmd":"pnpm add tsc","imports":[]}],"homepage":null,"github":"https://github.com/basarat/tsc","docs":null,"changelog":null,"pypi":null,"npm":"https://www.npmjs.com/package/tsc","openapi_spec":null,"status_page":null,"smithery":null,"compatibility":{"summary":{"python_range":"18–22","success_rate":0,"avg_install_s":null,"avg_import_s":null,"wheel_type":null},"url":"https://checklist.day/v1/registry/tsc/compatibility"}}