avh4/elm-format

Installation problem

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#554 opened on Sep 21, 2018

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Description

sudo bash
npm install -g elm-format

generates the following error: ERR Error extracting https://github.com/avh4/elm-format/releases/download/0.8.0/elm-format-0.19-0.8.0-mac-x64.tgz - Error: EACCES: permission denied, mkdir '/usr/local/lib/node_modules/elm-format/unpacked_bin' with --unsafe-perm it works.

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Tech stack
shell
Domain
toolingdeveloper experience
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
basic npm knowledgeunderstanding of file permissions
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Investigate the npm package's installation script to understand why it requires root permissions for extracting the binary. Check if there is a maintainer response or known workaround documented elsewhere. Consider proposing a fix that uses a user local installation path (e.g., `~/.npm global`) or documents the ` unsafe perm` flag as a recommended workaround.
Installation problem · avh4/elm-format#554 | Good First Issue