npm-help

displays documentation for npm commands

Get help on command

$ npm help [install]

Search help topics

$ npm help-search [dependency]

Open help in browser

$ npm help [command] --viewer browser

List all commands

$ npm help npm

npm help [topic]

npm help displays documentation for npm commands. Opens man pages or browser.
The command provides detailed help. Covers all npm functionality.

TOPIC

Help topic or command.

--viewer TYPE

Output viewer (browser, man).

--help

Display help information.

Uses man by default. Browser option available. Comprehensive docs.

npm help provides access to npm's documentation system from the command line.