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npm-link

symlinks packages for local development

TLDR

Link current package globally
$ npm link
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Link to global package
$ npm link [package-name]
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Link local dependency
$ npm link [../path/to/package]
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Unlink package
$ npm unlink [package-name]
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SYNOPSIS

npm link [package]

DESCRIPTION

npm link symlinks packages for local development. Enables testing packages locally.The command creates global symlink. Then link into projects for development.

PARAMETERS

PACKAGE

Package name or path.
--help
Display help information.

CAVEATS

Creates symlinks. Can cause issues with bundlers. Use carefully.

HISTORY

npm link enables local package development by creating symlinks between packages.

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