[question] Could lockfile-lint-api validators be async?

[naugtur]

I implemented a validation I could contribute, but it makes http requests. That means the validate method would need to be async. Is that something you'd be willing to add, or is the potential performance impact or depending on network access a no-go?

I'm happy either way, trying to figure out if I should contribute.

[lirantal]

Not strictly an issue to do async work. I wonder how much would that I/O slow things down if the lockfile gets big? I don't think the network access is an issue but would be happy to figure out if this is a one-off or part of a bigger picture change?