NPM basic scripts

Basic npm (Node Package Manager) commands for Windows users

Initialize a New Project

npm init

Creates a package.json file interactively.
Use npm init -y to create it with default settings.

Install Dependencies from package.json

npm install

Installs all dependencies listed in package.json.

Install a Package Locally

npm install <package-name>

or

npm i <package-name>

Example:

npm i express

Installs express in the current project.

Install a Package Globally

npm install -g <package-name>

Example:

npm i -g nodemon

Installs nodemon globally for system-wide use.

Uninstall a Package

npm uninstall <package-name>

or

npm rm <package-name>

Example:

npm uninstall express

List Installed Packages

npm list

or for global packages:

npm list -g --depth=0

Update a Package

npm update <package-name>

Example:

npm update express

Check for Outdated Packages

npm outdated

Clear npm Cache

npm cache clean --force

Run a Script (Defined in package.json)

npm run <script-name>

Example:

npm run start

Check npm Version

npm -v

Checks the installed version of npm.

Check Node.js Version

node -v

Checks the installed version of Node.js.