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IBM and Red Hat Expand Lightwell to Strengthen Trust and Governance for AI-Era Open Source
IBM and Red Hat are strengthening software governance with an expanded Lightwell offering, addressing the critical need for trusted software supply chains in the age of AI-assisted development. These new commercial offerings empower organizations to verify software provenance and build confidence in their AI workflows. Lightwell provides a foundation for transparency and control, essential as AI's role in software creation grows. For a deeper dive into related AI tools, explore our guide on "How to Install Claude Code."
npm Staged Publishing Available, Adding a Human Approval Step Before Packages Go Live
npm has introduced staged publishing, a significant advancement in Node.js package security. Now, versions are queued and require maintainer approval—including a two-factor authentication challenge—before becoming installable. This critical step directly addresses rising supply chain risks and provides an essential layer of protection. Available in npm CLI 11.15.0+ and Node 22.14.0+, staged publishing is accompanied by new, configurable permission flags. As demonstrated by recent events, like the keyv incident discussed in "The Shai-Hulud npm worm," proactive security measures are paramount.