npm (Node Package Manager) is the default package manager for the Node.js ecosystem, enabling developers to install, manage, and share reusable code packages. Here's a quick overview of its key features:

📦 Core Functionality

  • Package Installation: Use npm install to add dependencies to your project.
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  • Script Execution: Run predefined scripts via npm run (e.g., npm run build).
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  • Dependency Management: Automatically handle nested dependencies with npm install --save-dev.
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  • Version Control: Manage package versions using npm version or package.json.
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🌐 Official Documentation

For detailed guides on using npm, visit our npm CLI documentation.

📌 Tips for Developers

  • Always use npm init to create a package.json file.
  • Explore the npm Registry for thousands of packages.
  • Leverage npm scripts to automate tasks like testing or linting.
npm_icon For more advanced topics, check out [npm Workspaces](/en/technical/tools/npm/workspaces) to manage multi-project repositories.