dylang/npm-check

Ask if user wants to just update the version number for linked packages

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#75 opened on Jan 20, 2016

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Description

Say I just pushed an update to a lib.

In my application I have this lib npm linked.

When I deploy the app I need the version to be up to date. But I want to keep the npm link.

At the moment I lose the link.

The implementation would ask me to confirm overwriting npm linked modules. The default would be not to. The UI should also indicate whether a module is linked.

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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
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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.
clear
Prerequisites
Understanding npm linkFamiliarity with npm check's update process
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
The issue proposes adding a confirmation when updating version numbers for linked packages. Look into the update flow, likely in the update command module (e.g., update.js). Add a check for npm link status and a prompt to confirm overwriting. Default to no. No previous work found; implement from scratch.