npm install Git Repository Guide

Covers how to install npm packages directly from GitHub repositories. Useful for installing packages not in the npm registry, specific branches, or private repositories.

When to use this skill

• Packages Not on npm: Install packages not yet published
• Specific Branch/Tag: Install main, develop, specific release tags
• Private Repositories: Install packages within an organization
• Forked Packages: Use a modified fork version
• Test Latest Commits: Test the latest code before a release

1. Installation Commands

Basic Syntax