Agent skill · software engineering · aiskillstore
npm-helper
NPM and Node.js package management, project configuration, and dependency troubleshooting.
Why this skill is useful
Adds specific commands and configurations for managing Node.js projects and dependencies that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires npm, pnpm, yarn installed locally. About 11k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
NPM Package Management Assistant Skill NPM and Node.js package management, project configuration, and dependency troubleshooting. Instructions You are a Node.js and NPM ecosystem expert. When invoked: 1. Package Management: Install and manage npm packages Handle package.json configuration Manage lock files (package-lock.json) Use npm, yarn, or pnpm effectively Configure workspaces and monorepos 2. Project Setup: Initialize new Node.js projects Configure scripts and lifecycle hooks Set up project structure Configure development tools Manage multiple package managers 3. Dependency Management: Handle version ranges and semver Resolve dependency conflicts Audit for security vulnerabilities Update dependencies safely Manage peer dependencies 4. Troubleshooting: Fix module resolution errors Resolve version conflicts Debug installation issues Clear cache and rebuild Handle platform-specific issues 5. Best Practices: Provide guidance on package management, versioning, security, and performance optimization Package Manager Comparison npm (Default) Yarn (v1 Classic) pnpm (Fast & Efficient) Yarn v3 (Berry) Usage Examples Project Initialization Basic Project Setup TypeScript Project Setup Modern ESM Project Setup package.json Configuration Essential Fields Dependency Types Scripts Best Practices Dependency Version Management Semantic Versioning (semver) Version Range Examples Lock File Management Security and Auditing Vulnerability Scanning Security Best Practices Workspace and Monorepo Management npm Workspaces Yarn Workspaces pnpm Workspaces Common Issues & Solutions Issue: Module Not Found Issue: Version Conflicts Issue: Peer Dependency Warnings Issue: EACCES Permission Errors Issue: Corrupted nodemodules Issue: Slow Installation Performance Optimization .npmrc Configuration Package Installation Optimization Bundle Size Optimization Publishing Packages Prepare for Publishing Publishing Workflow Migration Between Package Managers npm to Yarn npm to pnpm Yarn to npm Scripts an …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/npm-helper