npm-link

symlinks packages for local development

TLDR

Link current package globally

$ npm link

Link to global package

$ npm link [package-name]

Link local dependency

$ npm link [../path/to/package]

Unlink package

$ npm unlink [package-name]

SYNOPSIS

npm link [package]

DESCRIPTION

npm link symlinks packages for local development. Enables testing packages locally.The command creates global symlink. Then link into projects for development.

PARAMETERS

PACKAGE

Package name or path.

--help

Display help information.

INSTALL

sudo pacman -S npm

sudo apk add npm

brew install npm

CAVEATS

Creates symlinks. Can cause issues with bundlers. Use carefully.

HISTORY

npm link enables local package development by creating symlinks between packages.