For more information, package.json configuration. SemVer ranges are typically specified using "~" or "^".
#Npm save error update#
Update npm Packages Updates packages to the latest versions, according to the semantic versioning (SemVer) range specified in package.json.
#Npm save error install#
Install npm Packages Runs the npm install command to install all packages listed in package.json.Install New npm Packages Opens the UI to install new packages.Right-click the npm node to take one of the following actions: You can see the progress of the installation in the npm output in the Output window (to open the window, choose View > Output or press Ctrl + Alt + O). For example, you can enter a version value such as to install a specific version that is not available in the versions list. Other npm arguments - Specify other standard npm arguments.Selected version - Select the version of the package you want to install.Standard specifies that the package is a runtime dependency, whereas Development specifies that the package is only required during development. Dependency type - Chose between Standard, Development, and Optional packages.In this window you can search for a package, specify options, and install. To access this window, right-click the npm node in the project and select Install New npm Packages. Install packages from Solution Explorer (Node.js)įor Node.js projects, the easiest way to install npm packages is through the npm package installation window. For detailed steps, see Create a Node.js and Express app.įor existing Node.js projects, use the From existing Node.js code solution template or the Open folder (Node.js) project type to enable npm in your project. You need the Node.js development workload and the Node.js runtime installed to add npm support to your project.
These features work together and synchronize with the project system and the package.json file in the project. npm command in the Node.js Interactive Window
Starting in Visual Studio 2022 Preview 4, the npm package manager is available for CLI-based projects, so you can now download npm modules similarly to the way you download NuGet packages for ASP.NET Core projects.