@flownet/lib-list-npm-versions v0.1.31
Core Node Overview: lib-list-npm-versions
Description
The lib-list-npm-versions
Core Node offers a streamlined approach to fetch and list the available versions of an npm package. Tapping into the capabilities of both shelljs
and semver
, this utility not only retrieves versions but can also group them based on major, minor, or patch increments.
Features
Retrieve Package Versions: At its core, this node interacts with the npm registry to retrieve all available versions for a given package name.
Semver Grouping: Leverages the Semantic Versioning (Semver) system to categorize versions. Users can choose to group by:
- Major versions (e.g.,
1
) - Minor versions (e.g.,
1.2
) - Patch versions
- Major versions (e.g.,
Error Handling: Comprehensive error checks ensure that package names are provided and handles any issues encountered during version fetching.
Clean Output: Results are either provided as a plain array of versions or as grouped lists based on the selected criteria.
Use Cases
Dependency Management: Developers can use this to quickly ascertain which versions of a dependency are available, aiding in making informed decisions about upgrades or downgrades.
Build and Release Tools: Integrate into tools that need to consider or display package versions for automation or informational purposes.
Documentation Tools: When creating package-related documentation that requires an overview of versions and their groupings.
Auditing and Monitoring: When there's a need to analyze the release pattern of certain npm packages or keep track of major or minor releases.
By efficiently fetching and categorizing npm package versions, lib-list-npm-versions
stands as an invaluable utility for developers, ensuring they have an up-to-date and organized view of the versionscape of any npm package.
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