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Use when managing npm workspaces monorepos - package dependencies, build ordering, cross-package development, and publishing workflows
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| name | npm-workspaces |
| description | Use when managing npm workspaces monorepos - package dependencies, build ordering, cross-package development, and publishing workflows |
// Root package.json
{
"name": "my-monorepo",
"private": true,
"workspaces": ["packages/*"],
"scripts": {
"build": "npm run build --workspaces",
"test": "npm run test --workspaces"
}
}
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
npm install | Install all workspace deps |
npm run build --workspaces | Run in all workspaces |
npm run build -w pkg-name | Run in specific workspace |
npm run build --if-present | Skip if script missing |
// packages/compiler/package.json
{
"name": "my-compiler",
"dependencies": {
"my-parser": "^1.0.0" // Reference sibling package
}
}
file:) for publishable packages// Root package.json - explicit order
{
"scripts": {
"build": "npm run build -w my-parser && npm run build -w my-compiler && npm run build -w my-cli"
}
}
Or use a tool like wireit or turbo for dependency-aware builds.
# Update versions (from root)
npm version patch -w my-parser
npm version patch -w my-compiler
# Publish all
npm publish --workspaces
# Publish specific
npm publish -w my-parser
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