NPM Skill

Use the npm tool to manage Node.js packages and run npm workflows.

Common workflows

Install dependencies

npm tool: action=install
npm tool: action=install, args="express @types/express --save-dev"

Run scripts

npm tool: action=run, args="dev"
npm tool: action=test
npm tool: action=build

Publish a package

Always do a dry run first to verify what will be published:

npm tool: action=publish, dry_run=true

Then publish for real:

npm tool: action=publish
npm tool: action=publish, args="--tag beta"

Version bumps

Preview first, then apply:

npm tool: action=version, args="patch", dry_run=true
npm tool: action=version, args="minor"

Check for issues

npm tool: action=outdated
npm tool: action=audit
npm tool: action=audit, args="--fix"

Inspect packages

npm tool: action=info, args="react"
npm tool: action=list, args="--depth=0"

Guidelines

1. Before publishing, always read package.json to verify name, version, files, and registry config.
2. Use dry_run: true for publish, pack, and version to preview before committing.
3. Check npm outdated before updating to understand what will change.
4. Run npm audit after installing new dependencies.
5. When working in a monorepo, use the path parameter to target specific packages.