npm-package-json-lint-config-auto

1.1.0 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript

Provides a shared, auto-generated base configuration for npm-package-json-lint, ensuring consistent linting of package.json files. Version 1.1.0 introduces customizable rules structure. Released under MIT license by autosoft, it is actively maintained with regular bug fixes and dependency updates. Differentiates from others by being auto-generated and focusing on enforces a specific order of keys including bundleDependencies and bundledDependencies.

Common errors

error Cannot find module 'npm-package-json-lint-config-auto' ↓

cause Trying to import the config directly in a Node.js script.

fix

Do not import the module; use extends in package.json as documented.

error Configuration for rule "order-properties" is invalid ↓

cause Using outdated rule format from previous version.

fix

Update to version 1.1.0 and adjust order rules as per new customizable structure.

error Error: Failed to extend config "npm-package-json-lint-config-auto" ↓

cause Package not installed as devDependency or missing from node_modules.

fix

Run 'npm install --save-dev npm-package-json-lint-config-auto'.

Warnings

breaking Version 1.1.0 introduces customizable rules structure which may break existing configs relying on default structure. ↓

fix Review new rule options and update your package.json lint config accordingly.

gotcha Config must be extended under the 'npmpackagejsonlint' key, not 'npmPackageJsonLint'. ↓

fix Use 'npmpackagejsonlint' exactly as shown.

gotcha The package does not expose any exports; it only provides a JSON config. Do not attempt to import or require it. ↓

fix Use extends in package.json only.

Install

npm install npm-package-json-lint-config-auto

yarn add npm-package-json-lint-config-auto

pnpm add npm-package-json-lint-config-auto

Imports

default

wrong

import or require of the module; this is a JSON config, not a JS module.

correct

extends: 'npm-package-json-lint-config-auto' in package.json npmpackagejsonlint

Config is extended in package.json, not imported as a module. No ESM/CJS differences.

Quickstart

Shows how to extend the shared config and run npm-package-json-lint to validate package.json.

// package.json
{
  "name": "my-package",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "npmpackagejsonlint": {
    "extends": "npm-package-json-lint-config-auto"
  },
  "devDependencies": {
    "npm-package-json-lint": "^6.0.0",
    "npm-package-json-lint-config-auto": "^1.1.0"
  },
  "scripts": {
    "lint:pkg": "npmPkgJsonLint ."
  }
}

// Run validation:
// npm run lint:pkg