npm-help-search

Search for commands or topics related to a keyword

$ npm help-search [keyword]

$ npm help-search [keyword1 keyword2 ...]

npm help search <search terms>
npm-help-search <search terms>

<search terms>
    One or more words or phrases to search for within the npm documentation. The search is performed against the titles and content of the available help topics.

npm-help-search is a utility provided by the Node Package Manager (npm) that allows users to quickly find documentation topics related to specific keywords or phrases. When invoked, it searches through the local npm documentation installed on your system. This command is particularly useful for developers who need to look up information about npm commands, configuration options, or specific functionalities without leaving their terminal or resorting to external web searches. It acts as an efficient way to navigate the extensive npm help system offline. The search is typically case-insensitive and can match partial words, providing flexibility in finding relevant information. It's an indispensable tool for maintaining productivity when working with npm.

• The search is performed only against the local npm documentation installed with your npm version. It does not search npm's online documentation or external resources.
• The quality and completeness of results depend on the installed npm version's documentation.
• Results might include internal npm documentation not always relevant to general usage.

The command searches through all available local npm help topics, including those for commands, configuration, and internal npm functionalities. It matches keywords against both the topic titles and their content.

npm-help-search is an integral part of the npm CLI, designed to provide developers with immediate access to documentation. Its functionality has been present for a significant portion of npm's lifecycle, evolving alongside the package manager itself to ensure users can efficiently self-serve their documentation needs. It reflects npm's commitment to comprehensive offline support and user convenience.

npm help(1), npm docs(1), man(1)