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# SmartOnboard Guide: sindresorhus/is
 
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Generated | 2026-05-15 23:42:41 |
| Repository | https://github.com/sindresorhus/is |
| Role | Engineer |
 
## Project Overview
 
A utility library for type checking in JavaScript/
TypeScript. Provides a comprehensive set of type-
checking utilities with full TypeScript support.
 
- Files scanned: 19
- Lines scanned: 6,552
- Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript
- Frameworks: npm, Jest
 
## Setup Commands
 
git clone https://github.com/sindresorhus/is
cd is && npm install
npm test

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