npm-exec

runs a command from a local or remote npm package

TLDR

Run local package binary

$ npm exec [command]

Run with arguments

$ npm exec -- [command] [args]

Run package from registry

$ npm exec -p [package] -- [command]

Run specific package version

$ npm exec -p [package]@[version] -- [command]

Run with multiple packages

$ npm exec -p [pkg1] -p [pkg2] -- [command]

npm exec runs a command from a local or remote npm package. It's similar to npx but integrated into npm. The command can run locally installed packages or temporarily download and execute packages.
Double dash (--) separates npm exec options from command arguments.

PARAMETERS

-p, --package pkg

Package to install.

-c cmd

Shell command to run.

-y, --yes

Skip confirmation prompts.

--no

Skip if package needs download.

--call cmd

Execute shell command.

Run local eslint

npm exec eslint .

Run with specific package

npm exec -p typescript -- tsc --version

Run create-react-app

npm exec -- create-react-app my-app

Multiple packages

npm exec -p cowsay -p lolcatjs -c "cowsay hi | lolcat"

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# CAVEATS

Different from npx in some behaviors. Use -- to separate args. May prompt for remote packages.

# HISTORY

npm exec was added in npm 7 as a built-in alternative to npx, providing similar functionality with better npm integration.

# SEE ALSO

npm(1), npx(1), npm-run-script(1)