alexanderGugel/ied

How to install packages to global `/usr/lib/node_modules`

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#123 opened on May 13, 2016

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Description

Hi,

Currently to install some package to global node_modules I have to run something like this:

$ cd /usr/lib/node_modules
$ sudo ied install react

Is there a better way or am I missing something?

my env is: ied v1.1.1 @ ubuntu 16.04

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Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
clitooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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1-3 hours
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stale
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clear
Prerequisites
Node.js basicsCommand line usageUnderstanding of global module installation
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65
Research direction
First, examine the ied CLI entry point (likely in ./bin/ied or ./src/cli.js) to understand how commands are parsed. Then, check if there is any existing support for global installation flags like ' g' or ' global'. If not, look at how npm implements global install via the 'npm install g' command and consider adding similar functionality to ied. Additionally, review the issue comments for any maintainer feedback or suggested approaches.