npm-deprecate

Deprecate package version

$ npm deprecate [package]@[version] "[message]"

$ npm deprecate [package]@"<[1.0.0]" "[message]"

$ npm deprecate [package] "[message]"

$ npm deprecate [package]@[version] ""

npm deprecate pkg@version message

npm deprecate marks a package version as deprecated on the npm registry. Users installing deprecated versions will see a warning message.
This is commonly used to discourage use of old or vulnerable versions while still allowing installation.

pkg@version

Package and version(s) to deprecate.

Deprecation message (empty to remove).

npm deprecate my-package@1.0.0 "Critical bug, please upgrade"

npm deprecate my-package@"<2.0.0" "Version 1.x is no longer supported"

npm deprecate my-package@1.0.0 ""

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# CAVEATS

Requires publish access to package. Doesn't prevent installation. Empty message removes deprecation.

# HISTORY

npm deprecate was added to provide a softer alternative to unpublishing, allowing maintainers to warn users without breaking existing installations.

# SEE ALSO

npm(1), npm-publish(1), npm-unpublish(1)