@fnet/npm-list-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

1. Retrieve Package Versions: At its core, this node interacts with the npm registry to retrieve all available versions for a given package name.

2. 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

3. Error Handling: Comprehensive error checks ensure that package names are provided and handles any issues encountered during version fetching.

4. 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.