Node-package-cleaner NPM

node-package-cleaner

node-package-cleaner is a powerful CLI tool that helps you optimize your package.json by identifying and removing unused npm packages from your Node.js project. It helps reduce package size and speeds up build times by eliminating unnecessary dependencies.

Features

🔍 Detect Unused Packages: Automatically finds npm packages that are not being used in your project
🧹 Remove Unnecessary Dependencies: Safely removes unused dependencies from your package.json
⚡ Optimize Build Times: Reduces build times by only keeping necessary packages
🔬 Smart Detection: Analyzes code, imports, and scripts to identify truly unused packages
🚀 Easy Integration: Simple CLI tool compatible with any Node.js project

Compatibility

Platform: Node.js server projects
Supported File Types: JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, TSX
Dependency Types: Supports both dependencies and devDependencies

Installation

Install globally via npm:

npm install -g node-package-cleaner

Usage

Navigate to Your Project:
```
cd /path/to/your/project
```
Run the Cleanup:
```
npm run cleanup
```
Review and Confirm:
- The tool will list detected unused packages
- You'll be prompted to confirm removal
- If confirmed, it automatically runs npm install

Example Workflow

$ npm run cleanup

Unused Dependencies Detected:
- axios
- lodash

Do you want to remove these dependencies? (Y/N): y
✅ Package.json optimized and dependencies updated.