How can I install npm packages without using sudo?
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How can I install npm packages without using sudo?
You can install npm packages without sudo by using a local directory for your npm packages. You can set this up by configuring npm to use a directory in your home folder.
What command do I need to run to set that up?
You can run the following command: npm config set prefix ~/.npm-global. This will set the prefix for global installations to a directory in your home folder.
Do I need to update my PATH variable after that?
Yes, you should add the new directory to your PATH. You can do this by adding export PATH=~/.npm-global/bin:$PATH to your shell configuration file, like ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc.
Thanks! Will this work for all npm packages?
Yes, this method will allow you to install any npm package globally without needing sudo access.
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