npm CLI

npm (Node Package Manager) is the default package manager for Node.js, providing a command-line interface for installing, sharing, and managing project dependencies. It interacts with the vast npm public registry, which hosts millions of JavaScript packages. The current stable version is 11.12.1, with frequent releases that include bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features. Its key differentiators include its ubiquitous adoption as the standard for Node.js development, its comprehensive registry, and integrated tools for tasks like package auditing, publishing, and script execution. npm is an indispensable tool for nearly all JavaScript and TypeScript projects utilizing the Node.js runtime.